Jackal

Published 2009

In Jackal the players take command of pirate bands disembarking on Treasure Island. Each player may move their selected pirate once per round. The players explore the island in search of treasure to load on board their ships, while trying to recapture treasure from each other at the same time. The object of the game is to load more gold onto your ship than any other player. The Jackal game board consists of squares with elements for an island map: jungles, gold chests, pointers for movement, crocodiles, forts, bullets, and so on. The board is initially set up in a random order, which means every game is its own unique and interesting adventure. Contents: 117 tiles, 4 ship-tiles, 12 pirates, 37 coins, rules

Mechanics

Action Point Allowance System Action Points Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Hand Management Modular Board Pick-up and Deliver

Categories

Exploration Pirates

Designers

Dmitry Kibkalo

Publishers

Magellan
Jackal

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Light — 1.35/5
Year
2009
BGG Rating
5.66
BGG Rank
#26239
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Jackal supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Jackal takes about 120 minutes.
Jackal has a complexity rating of 1.35/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Jackal is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Jackal has a rating of 5.66/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 548 ratings. It is ranked #26239 overall.
Jackal was designed by Dmitry Kibkalo. It was published in 2009.