Cannonades (2023)

About this game

Each player is the captain of a fleet of pirate ships, and their goal is to sink all of the opponents’ ships – shooting cannonades, of course – and remain the only pirate still afloat. During your turn you can add ships to your fleet or try sinking those of your friends by shooting cannonballs at them. Simple? Yes! The game is explained in 30 seconds but finding and developing a strategy to have the upper hand might not be so easy! —description from the designer

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 5. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 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.