Who doesn't love a pirate-themed board game, especially one that involves racing your ships around an archipelago of islands? And what's even better? A pirate game that's currently on sale! Glory Islands, from Rio Grande Games, typically retails for $45, but you can grab it on Amazon right now for the oddly-specific price of $32.17. That's a fantastic 28% discount, which means more fun for less money.
Glory Islands for 28% Off
Glory Islands
In Glory Islands, you'll be commanding your scurvy crew to drop onto different spaces, aiming to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of mechanics that blend seamlessly into a shipshape experience. Ship movement is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, each card also boasting special powers. For example, playing a five lets you pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious—using too many high-value cards will cost you points at the end of the game. Occupying an island space earns you small bonuses, but once an island is full, it awards a hefty bunch of points to the player with the most crew members there.
Glory Islands is a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly board game. While it may not have the depth to keep hardcore hobbyists engaged over multiple plays, it's incredibly enjoyable, especially when you snag it at this sale price. Striking the right balance between excelling in the race and strategically placing your crew to score points, without sailing too recklessly and incurring penalties, is surprisingly challenging. There's genuine tension in watching where other players drop their sailors, as islands you think are secured can shift away from you quickly.
The game comes with charming wooden ships and sailor pieces, plus miniature barrels of rum that you can stockpile, truly making you feel like a miniature pirate king.
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