Come aboard and sail to Pirate's Cove… the legendary hideaway of thieving pirates and cutthroat buccaneers. The tales of those legendary pirates of old who've fought and survived these mysterious waters still haunt all those who yearn for a life at sea. Armed with a secret map and starting with a modestly outfitted sloop salvaged from last winter's storm, you set sail to Pirate's Cove – your eyes filled with visions of treasure and fame, your lungs filled with the salty air of the High Seas.

Your objective: to battle for the rights to plunder and become the most famed and feared Pirate the world has ever seen. To do so, you will need to navigate shrewdly, fight recklessly and pillage mercilessly. You will gain fame by winning battles; burying gold and treasure; and bragging about your exploits at the Tavern. At the end of twelve months, the pirate with the most fame will be declared the most fearsome Pirate of the High Seas!

Contents: 1 Board map, 7 Pirate ship miniatures, 5 Pirate Ship Mats and Captain's Wheels, 5 Wooden Fame markers, 20 Strength markers, 112 Illustrated cards, 60 Treasure cards, 6 Legendary Pirate summary cards, 42 Tavern cards, 4 Blank cards, 44 Doubloons, Treasure chests, 6 wooden dice, 1 Rules booklet, 1 Summary Card, 1 Days of Wonder Online access number

3 – 5 players
Ages 8 & up
Playing time: 60–90 minuetes
Publisher: Days of Wonder
Authors: Paul Randles SDaniel Stahl

Finalist Best Family Game Games 100 2005