The Pirate Republic: Africa Gambit
Build the pirate republic together, or take the gold and betray it.
👥 1–5 players⏱ approx. 180 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode★ 5.5 · BGG #14,724
Who it's for
Groups that enjoy open sandbox play and can handle an alliance that might not survive the final round.
Not for you if…
You want tight balanced competition – this is a sprawling sandbox with genuine swings.
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Vibe's take
Loose and thematic – a sandbox where the tension comes from never quite knowing when the shared project stops serving everyone at the table.
About this game
A sandbox pirate game in the 1713 Caribbean where captains build a shared republic together, or quietly stack their own fortune and betray the brethren the moment it pays better.
Semi-cooperative with betrayal potentialThematic deck building at seaCampaign mode and West African routes
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 1–3
Duration
120–180 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
5.5/10
Rank #14,724
65 ratings
Published
2026
Language
Moderate text
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