A push-your-luck deck game where flipping one card too many can cost you an entire round of loot.
Who it's for
Fans of push-your-luck games who want real deck-building choices layered on top of the risk, and groups who like everyone playing at once rather than taking turns.
Not for you if…
You dislike swingy luck-based elimination within a round – busting on three skulls can undo a round of good decisions in an instant, which won't suit players who want pure control.
Vibe's take
Tense in short bursts – every flip is a held breath, and the simultaneous reveals mean everyone's sweating their own deck at the same time, not waiting around for a turn.
Pirate King! is a quick push-your-luck game where you flip cards from your own deck one at a time, gambling on how far you can go before your luck runs out. Choose a captain with a unique ability, then spend seven rounds gathering gold and swords to trade for market cards or take down monsters, but reveal three skulls and you lose everything you banked that round. It's a tight, tense race to be the last captain standing with the most treasure.
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Players
Duration
15 min
Ages 6+
Complexity
1.3 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.5/10
Rank #15,133
103 ratings
Published
2025