Who doesn't love a pirate-themed game, especially one that involves racing ships around an archipelago of islands? And what's even better is when that pirate game is on sale! Glory Islands, brought to you by Rio Grande Games, usually retails for $45, but right now, you can grab it on Amazon for the surprisingly specific price of $32.17. That's a 28% discount, which is quite a steal.

Glory Islands for 28% Off

Glory Islands

$32.17 at Amazon

In Glory Islands, you'll be deploying your crew of scurvy pirates onto various spaces, aiming to win treasure and rack up points through a delightful mix of game mechanics. Ship movement is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also come with special powers. For example, playing a card with the value of five lets you pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious: using too many high-value cards will dock points from your final score. Occupying an island space earns you small bonuses, but once an island is fully occupied, the player with the most crew members there scores a significant haul 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 repeated plays, it's highly enjoyable, especially at this sale price. Striking the right balance between racing well and strategically placing your crew to score points, all while avoiding penalties for reckless sailing, can be surprisingly challenging. There's real tension as you watch where other players position their sailors, as control of seemingly secure islands can shift dramatically.

The game also features charming wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature rum barrels that you can collect to truly feel like a miniature pirate king.

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