Dead Man's Chest

Published 2015

Dead Man's Chest is a dice game of bidding and bluffing for three to eight pirates. The game includes rules, a treasure chest dice shaker, two special dice and 24 gems. The game is driven by a bid and challenge system. Players roll the dice in the chest and present the closed chest to the next player with a challenge based on their value. Will they call your bluff or choose to roll and raise the bid to the next player. But beware the challenge of DEAD MAN, as there is no higher bid!

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Dead Man's Chest

Game Info

Players
3-8 Players
Time
20-30 min
Weight
Light — 1.21/5
Year
2015
BGG Rating
5.85
BGG Rank
#17277
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Dead Man's Chest supports 3 to 8 players.
A game of Dead Man's Chest takes between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Dead Man's Chest has a complexity rating of 1.21/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Dead Man's Chest is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Dead Man's Chest has a rating of 5.85/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 240 ratings. It is ranked #17277 overall.
Dead Man's Chest was designed by Paul Jefferies. It was published in 2015.