Black Cannon (1986)

About this game

(From the box) You are a pirate hunting for buried treasure in the dangerous waters of the Caribbean Sea. Your mission is to find three treasure chests and take them back to your home port. But look out! At anytime you can battle with other pirates and sink them with the BLACK CANNON. Whoever loses their treasure must drift back to port on a raft! Dash and daring could bring you riches as you take treasure from other pirates, but caution could be your best policy. Whatever your choice you will soon enjoy blowing the enemy out of the water and capturing their treasure. Contents: Playing Board 1 black cannon 4 cannon balls 14 treasure chests 4 ship stands 2 dice 4 fleets flying different colored flags (each one comprising of: 1-3 masted Galleon, 1 2-masted Frigate, 1 raft)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.8/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.