A Pirate's Word
Bluffing · Negotiation

A Pirate's Word

Centuries ago, the legendary Blackbeard sailed the seas, leaving behind a treasure so vast it was nearly impossible to hide. Nowadays, gems of immeasurable value appear daily on the nearby islands. You’ve come seeking riches—but you’re not the only greedy pirate on the island.

2–8 players30 minages 8medium difficulty
About the game

What is A Pirate's Word

Centuries ago, the legendary Blackbeard sailed the seas, leaving behind a treasure so vast it was nearly impossible to hide. Nowadays, gems of immeasurable value appear daily on the nearby islands. You’ve come seeking riches—but you’re not the only greedy pirate on the island.

The game lasts five Days. Each day, new Gems are placed on the Islands, which sit between each pair of players. Everyone has 3 cards in hand: 2 green (for cooperation) and 1 red (for betrayal). You'll secretly choose one card to place face down on the Island to your left, and another on the one to your right.

If both players choose green, they split the Gems. If one goes green and the other red, the red player takes all the Gems. But if both play red, no one gets anything.

Everything is up for negotiation—but will you trust a pirate’s word?

Specs

Game details

Players
2–8
Age
+8
Duration
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2025
Mechanics
Auction: Sealed Bid · Prisoner's Dilemma · Set Collection
Categories
Bluffing · Negotiation · Pirates
Designer
Mario Arze
Publisher
Primigenio
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7.4Average rating
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ladypiñacolada
ladypiñacolada8/10
Un juego en el que no podrás fiarte de nadie porque en cualquier momento te traicionan. Farolea con tus amigos e intenta deducir quién miente y quién no
PPJC
PPJC8/10
Josué
Tolivarr
Tolivarr8/10
Un party/filler de negociación y engaño muy chulo con una producción notable en una caja y precio contenido. Como piratas deberemos terminar la partida con la mayor cantidad de botín posible. Durante el desarrollo de la misma iremos ganando gemas de diferentes valores de las dos islas que nos rodean, que a su vez estarán compartidas por otros dos compañeros de mesa con los que tendremos que negociar (y traicionar) para llevarnos la mayor cantidad posible. El juego también consta de una fase de apuestas ciegas para ganar el favor de variadas cartas que otorgan poderosos efectos que nos ayudará
Flink
Flink8/10
Super fun party game to open or close your game night! Plays quick and high player count. Super nice production as well!
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Everything about A Pirate's Word

How many players is A Pirate's Word for?

A Pirate's Word plays with 2–8 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 30 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 8.

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