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Merchants & Marauders
Sail the Caribbean as merchant, pirate, or both
👥 2–4⏱ 180 min
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Vibe's take
Adventurous, open-ended, thematic, swashbuckling
Who it's for
Groups who want a full pirate sandbox experience and don't mind a long evening. Best at 3-4 when the Caribbean feels crowded and dangerous.
Not for you if…
Not for impatient players — games run 3+ hours with significant downtime. Skip if you prefer tight, optimized designs.
2–4 players
7.1/10BGG #410(15k ratings)· 2010
About this game
Open-world pirate sandbox where you captain a ship across the Caribbean, choosing between honest trade and outright piracy. Buy goods, raid merchant ships, duel rival captains, and stash glory points while navigating unpredictable seas and NPC navies.
Quick specs
👥Players2–4
⏱Duration180 min
👶Age13+
🧠Complexity
Pirate sandboxOpen worldMerchant or pirateNaval combat
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