Pirate Code

A game by Cephas Howard

2 - 4 Players 15 minutes Simple

Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Pattern Building

Deduction, Pirates, Puzzle

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Description

Get ready to set sail on a thrilling adventure with Pirate Code, a game of logic and luck for 2 to 4 players. In this quick 15-minute game, you'll need to use your deduction skills to crack the secret codes of your opponents before they discover yours. With simple rules that can be explained in no time, you'll be diving into the action right away. The game mechanics of dice rolling, modular board, and pattern building all come together to create a fun and challenging experience. As you play, you'll build the game board using the provided components, then each player will set up their own secret code by placing colored jewels in their treasure chest. Taking turns rolling the die, you'll try to guess the codes of the other players, using the jewels to get feedback on your guesses. With correct placements marked as right or wrong, you'll need to use your puzzle-solving skills to figure out the codes before your opponents do. The last player standing will be crowned the pirate captain, so gather your crew and get ready to battle it out in Pirate Code, a classic game designed by Cephas Howard and first published in 2009.