Ahoy, it’s time to sail the seas with a dozen fun and easy-to-learn pirate games for kids and tweens to play.
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Pirates may have really been fearsome sailors, but in these pirate games they’re silly and fun. Kids will love this mix of tabletop games, card games, and even one to get them moving. We’ve included a mix for pre-readers and big kids to enjoy.
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Tabletop pirate games
We’ve rounded up a dozen games for kids and tweens.
Favorite Pirate Games
Aargh, sail the seas and have a silly time playing these pirate games. They’re fun for kids of all ages to play with 2 to 6 players.
Pop-up Pirate
2 to 4 players, age 4 and up
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Pop-up Pirate is a silly game that's quick to learn and short to play. Load the pirate into the barrel and take turns sliding swords into the slots. One of them will trigger the pirate to pop out and surprise everyone!
Pirate's Plank
2 to 4 players, age 4 and up
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Pirate's Plank will get kids moving by turning the floor into ocean! Place the foam tiles on the floor and complete challenges.
Don’t Rock the Boat
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up
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Don't Rock the Boat is a game of balance. Players take turns adding pirate penguins to a ship. But be careful yo don't tip it over!
Mystery Island Pirates
2 to 6 players, age 5 and up
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Mystery Island Pirates challenges players to sail across the sea from island to island. Battle other players for the treasure chest and get to the last island to win.
Buccaneer’s Booty
3 to 6 players, age 6 and up
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Buccaneer's Booty is a simple card game where players draw cards and do what they say. The goal is to collect treasure cards, but beware of curses, sea creatures, and your fellow pirates.
Bermuda Pirates
2 to 4 players, age 6 and up
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Bermuda Pirates includes small magnetic boats to sail on the game board sea. Watch out; hidden metal disks will make your boat tip over and spill your treasure.
Catan Junior
2 to 4 players, age 6 and up
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This kid-friendly version of Catan revolves around tropical islands filled with resources and gold. Players build ships and collect resources to trade, but watch out for the ghost pirate.
Rainbow Pirates
2 to 5 players, age 7 and up
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Rainbow Pirates is fun for kids and teens. Collect color cards to make rainbows, use pirates to attack other players, and defend your island.
Booty Dice
2 to 6 players, age 8 and up
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Booty Dice is a game that kids and parents can play together. Roll the dice, avoid traps, and collect your treasure; the person still standing with 25 dubloons wins.
Skull King
2 to 8 players, age 8 and up
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Skull King is a trick taking card game. Deal the cards and make predictions. The illustrations on these cards is really detailed.
Captain Flip
2 to 5 players, age 8 and up
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In Captain Flip, your job is to recruit pirates for your ship. Then go on adventures and collect treasure.
Pirate Fluxx
2 to 6 players, age 8 and up
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Fluxx card games are always different, no matter how many times you play. Cards may have player take action, help them reach a goal, or completely change the rules.
These pirate games are fun for kids in a wide age range. Add one to your family’s game collection for a fun activity you can all do together.
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