At $3.99 per pack – or even at the new price of $8.99 per pack for larger packs — this is easily the cheapest wargame one can find on the market today. The simplicity of the game’s design lends itself well to pick-up games as well as more structured tournaments, and the compact nature of the components makes it a perfect size for travel. Caution: don’t throw the cards away once you’ve punched out all the ship parts; if done carefully, the ship pieces can be reinserted into the card for incredibly convenient carrying and storage. The variety of ships available is nothing short of astounding. Ships are made up of many very small pieces; as such, this game is not appropriate for children under the age of eight. Tiny d6s are included with every pack; for the sake of your eyesight and your sanity, I highly recommend replacing them with full-sized dice at the earliest possible opportunity.

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Hard-core naval wargamers may find this game lacking in the more technical aspects of naval warfare, but casual gamers the world over have proven the game’s strong appeal through continuing brisk sales. A fantastic stocking-stuffer, Pirates cannot possibly disappoint for the exceptional price.

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