Capstone Games2024Ralph Bienert & Ryan Hendrickson & Alexander Pfister
Pirates of Maracaibo: Commanders
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Is it for your table?
Plays solo, or with up to 4 at the table.
Quick: a filler you can play while dinner cooks.
Plenty to chew on. Expect a rules walkthrough first. (3.1 / 5 on BGG)
Good for older kids, teens and adults.
About the game
Pirates of Maracaibo: Commanders is an expansion for Pirates of Maracaibo from Capstone Games, designed by Ralph Bienert and Ryan Hendrickson and Alexander Pfister (2024). It plays 1–4 players in 30 minutes, for ages 12+. BoardGameGeek players rate it 8.2 out of 10 and call it medium-heavy (3.1 / 5 weight).
After cruising the Caribbean in search of fame and treasure as a privateer in Pirates of Maracaibo, a new challenge awaits you with the Commanders expansion! With your expertise, you are a notorious ship commander, whose special abilities bring even more tactical finesse to the game. In addition, you can now equip your ship with cannons which allow you to gain access to the fortifications of certain islands — because there are riches to be found too! New explorer boards, cards, and rum trading take Pirates of Maracaibo to a whole new level. Hoist the anchor, the final voyage begins! Requires Pirates of Maracaibo core game to play.
- BECOME A NOTORIOUS SHIP COMMANDER: Lead your crew with expertise using unique commander abilities that bring advanced tactical finesse to your privateer voyages in this major expansion for Pirates of Maracaibo.
- EQUIP CANNONS FOR ISLAND RAIDS: Upgrade your vessel with powerful cannons to breach the heavy fortifications of guarded islands, allowing you to access exclusive riches and legendary treasures.
- MASTER THE RUM TRADE: Expand your economic horizons with specialized rum trading mechanics, new explorer boards, and unique cards that add deep strategic layers to your quest for fame.
- IDEAL FOR INTENSE STRATEGY MARATHONS: Perfect for weekend hobby sessions or holiday gaming gatherings—this high-stakes expansion is a great choice for winter game nights where players desire the ultimate Caribbean challenge.
- FOR VETERAN BUCCANEERS AND COLLECTORS: A must-have for fans of Ryan Hendrickson and Alexander Pfister; suitable for use in home hobby rooms, local gaming stores, or community tabletop clubs.
Details
- Publisher
- Capstone Games
- Mechanics
- Dice RollingIncrease Value of Unchosen ResourcesMulti-Use CardsPieces as MapRaceVariable Player Powers
- Published
- 2024
- SKU
- POM02
Ratings, player counts, play time and weight are from BoardGameGeek.
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