Privateer
Published 2016
A game of piracy on the high seas! Buy, sell, and steal cargo while improving your captain's prowess and increasing your infamy. Privateer is a European-style board game where players race to increase their infamy through the buying, selling, and plundering of cargo on the Caribbean high seas. The object of the game of Privateer is to be the first captain to amass a total of 20 "Infamy" points. Infamy is a measure of how fearsome, clever, and skilled your captain has become throughout the entirety of the game. Infamy can be gained through upgrades to your captain's ship or through the accumulation of powerful and rare Relic cards.
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- Players
- 3-6 Players
- Time
- 45 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.44/5
- Year
- 2016
- BGG Rating
- 6.28
- BGG Rank
- #19443
- Min Age
- 9+
Frequently Asked Questions
Privateer supports 3 to 6 players.
A typical game of Privateer takes about 45 minutes.
Privateer has a complexity rating of 2.44/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Privateer is 9+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Privateer has a rating of 6.28/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 119 ratings. It is ranked #19443 overall.
Privateer was designed by Rick Barnes. It was published in 2016.