Who doesn't love a pirate game, especially one that involves racing ships around an archipelago of islands? And, even better, a pirate game that's currently on sale? Glory Islands, brought to you by 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, making it a steal!
Glory Islands for 28% Off
Glory Islands
In Glory Islands, you'll be strategizing to drop off your scurvy crew onto the spaces, aiming to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of different mechanics that blend into a seamless gameplay experience. Ship movement is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also have special powers. For instance, a five lets you pause and drop a second pirate. But beware, using too many high-value cards will cost you points at the end of the game. Occupying an island space earns you small bonuses, but once an island is full, it awards a hefty bunch of points to the player with the most crew members there.
Glory Islands is a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly board game. While it may not have the depth to sustain repeated plays for hardcore hobbyists, it's incredibly enjoyable, especially at its current sale price. Striking the right balance between racing well and hitting the spaces needed to score with your crew, while avoiding penalties for reckless sailing, is surprisingly challenging. There's also real tension as you watch where other players place their sailors; islands you thought were secure can slip away with surprising speed.
The game comes complete with charming wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature barrels of rum, making you feel like a true pirate king.
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