Who doesn't love a pirate-themed game, especially one that involves racing ships around an archipelago of islands? And when that pirate game is on sale, it's even better! Glory Islands, from Rio Grande Games, usually retails for $45, but you can snag it right now on Amazon for the specific price of $32.17. That's a 28% discount, making it an excellent deal.
Glory Islands for 28% Off
Glory Islands
In Glory Islands, you'll be strategically dropping off your crew onto various spaces across the islands in the hopes of winning treasure and scoring points. The game combines different mechanics into a cohesive and engaging experience. You control ship movement by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also have special abilities. For example, playing a five allows you to pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious; using too many high-value cards at the end of the game can cost you points. Occupying an island space grants small bonuses, but once an island is full, the player with the most crew members there scores a significant amount 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 hitting the necessary spaces to score points with your crew, without incurring penalties for reckless sailing, can be surprisingly challenging. There's also a thrilling tension as you watch where other players place their sailors, as islands you thought were secured can quickly change hands.
The game comes with beautifully crafted wooden ships and sailor pieces, plus miniature barrels of rum, adding to the immersive pirate experience.
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