Who doesn’t love a pirate game, especially one that involves racing your ships around an archipelago of islands? And what's even better? A pirate game that's currently on sale! Glory Islands, from Rio Grande Games, normally retails for $45, but you can snag it on Amazon right now for the intriguing price of $32.17. That’s a 28% discount, making it a steal at just $32.17.
Glory Islands for 28% Off
Glory Islands
In Glory Islands, you'll be strategically dropping off your scurvy crew onto the spaces to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of mechanics that come together to form a cohesive gameplay experience. Ship movement is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also feature special powers, like the five card that allows you to pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious—using too many high-value cards will cost you points at the game's end. Occupying an island space grants 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, fun, and family-friendly board game that might not have the depth to keep hardcore hobbyists engaged over multiple plays, but it's incredibly enjoyable, especially at this sale price. Striking the right balance between excelling in the race and strategically placing your crew to score points without incurring penalties for reckless sailing is more challenging than it seems. The tension builds as you watch where other players position their sailors, as the islands you think are secured can quickly slip away.
The game is enhanced by beautifully crafted wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature barrels of rum, making you feel like a true pirate king.