Cover art for Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger

1992 · BGG
Avg rating
5.37
Bayes rating
5.50
Weight
1.50 (Light)
Players
3-5
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
37

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Description

extrapolated from the translation:

Jolly Roger
A card game for 3 – 5 players
Ages 8 and up
Designed by Franz-Josef Lamminger
Manufactured by Fun Connection

Pirates have found the fabulous treasure of Captain Flint. However, everyone is fighting to reach into the treasure chest first. The order changes constantly, because everyone wants to be the leader of this small gang.

Contents
5 Pirate cards 
32 playing cards 
10 treasure cards 
16 gold cards 
4 cards with worthless junk

Preparation
Each player chooses a Pirate card. With 4 players, the card with the X-symbol is taken out of the game. With 3 players, the card with the Rum Barrel symbol is also removed. Then the Pirate cards are mixed and are uncovered on the table side by side.

The 10 treasure cards are also mixed and are put in a face-down stack on the table.

The 16 gold and 4 worthless-junk cards are put on the table face down and are thoroughly mixed. They are required for the treasure search later. You may wish to put these cards in a cup or a bag.

The 32 playing cards are also mixed and dealt to the players. With 3 players gets each 10, with 4 players each gets 8, and with 5 players each gets 6 cards. Surplus cards are put aside for this round.

The game goal 
Whoever possesses the most gold after 10 treasure searches wins the game.



Mechanics

Hand Management

Themes

Nautical Pirates

Publishers

Fun Connection Salagames

Designers

Franz Josef Lamminger