Scurvy Dice (2017)

About this game

Peril and plunder await your pirate crew in Firelock’s newest game, Scurvy Dice! In this highly competitive dice roller you will strive against other commanders in a ship of your own design to pillage the wealth of the East Indies and the other captains with whom you compete. Broadsides and boarding actions are just some of the exciting encounters you will face in your race to riches. You will need boldness, cunning and not a small amount of luck to best your opponents and conquer life at sea. Will fortune favor you? Find out, in Scurvy Dice! Scurvy Dice is played over a series of rounds called treasure hunts. Players will roll their ship dice to build and refit their ships to battle their opponents and race to find the best treasure at parrot island - all while trying to avoid getting scurvy. —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 6 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.