Who doesn't love a pirate game, especially one that involves racing your ships around an archipelago of islands? And it's even better when that pirate game is on sale! Glory Islands, from Rio Grande Games, usually retails for $45, but right now, you can snag it on Amazon for the oddly-specific price of $32.17. That's a 28% discount, which is quite a steal!
Glory Islands for 28% Off
Glory Islands
Priced at $32.17 on Amazon, Glory Islands is your ticket to adventure. In this game, you'll be strategically dropping off your scurvy crew onto spaces across the islands, aiming to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of mechanics that come together to form a shipshape whole. The movement of your ship is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also come with special powers. For instance, playing a five lets you pause and drop a second pirate. But be cautious; using too many high-value cards can cost you points at the end of the game. Occupying an island space earns you small bonuses, but once an island is full, the player with the most crew members there scores a significant number of points.
Glory Islands is a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly board game. While it may not have the depth to keep hardcore hobbyists engaged over multiple plays, it's incredibly enjoyable, especially at this sale price. Striking the right balance between racing well and strategically placing your crew to score points, all while avoiding penalties for reckless sailing, is surprisingly challenging. There's real tension as you watch where other players position their sailors, as islands you thought were secure can quickly slip away.
The game also features charming wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature barrels of rum, making you feel like a true pirate king.
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