Who doesn't love a pirate game, especially one that involves racing ships around an archipelago of islands? And it's even better when that pirate game is on sale! Glory Islands, brought to you by Rio Grande Games, typically 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 an excellent time to add this fun-filled game to your collection.
Glory Islands for 28% Off
Glory Islands
In Glory Islands, you'll be strategizing as you drop off your crew onto different spaces, aiming to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of mechanics that come together seamlessly. The movement of your ship is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also come with special powers. For instance, playing a card with the number five allows you to pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious—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, the player with the most crew members there scores a significant number of points.
Glory Islands is a fast-paced, enjoyable family-friendly board game. While it might not have the depth needed for repeat plays or to satisfy hardcore hobbyists, it's incredibly fun, especially at this sale price. Balancing your performance in the race while hitting the right spaces to score with your crew, all while avoiding penalties for reckless sailing, is a challenging and engaging experience. The tension builds as you watch other players place their sailors, with islands you thought were secure suddenly slipping away.
The game also comes with charming wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature barrels of rum that add to the pirate king atmosphere.
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