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Old Salt
A board game by Tim Ferry III
2 - 4 Players 25 - 120 minutes Low
Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Grid Movement, Negotiation, Player Elimination, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Variable Player Powers
Fantasy, Nautical, Pirates, Wargame
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Description
Old Salt drops you into a salty‑splashed world of pirate intrigue where a handful of friends can become rival captains in a matter of minutes. Tim Ferry III’s 2023 masterpiece blends easy‑to‑learn rules with enough depth to keep you hooked from a quick 25‑minute skirmish to an epic 2‑hour campaign. You’ll be moving across a neat grid, pulling cards, drawing from a bag, and building a pool of resources while trying to out‑influence the other salty dogs in key sea zones. The game’s variable powers let each captain feel unique, and the negotiation bits mean you’ll be bargaining, bluffing, and occasionally dumping a rival into the briny deep. Whether you’re after a one‑shot showdown or a multi‑scenario saga, the mix of fantasy‑flavored pirates, wargame tactics, and a dash of player elimination makes every session feel like a living, breathing tale of high‑seas drama. Grab a mug of grog and let the tide turn in your favor!

