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Year Published
2010
# of Players
2 − 4
User Suggested # of Players
Best with 4 players
Recommended with 2, 3, 4 players
(95 voters) [poll]
Playing Time
180 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages
13 and up
User Suggested Ages
12 and up
(31 voters) [poll]
Language Dependence
Extensive use of text - massive conversion needed to be playable
(53 voters) [poll]
Honors
Subdomain
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Primary Name
Merchants & Marauders
Alternate Names
Age of Piracy
Corsari dei Caraibi
Fortunes de Mer
Korsaren der Karibik
Kupcy i Korsarze
Merchants and Marauders
Piraten & Kooplui
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Merchants & Marauders lets you live the life of an influential merchant or a dreaded pirate in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Seek your fortune through trade, rumor hunting, missions, and of course, plundering. The game features a unique trade system and a thematic combat system, allowing for critical decisions and intense excitement. Modify your ship, buy impressive vessels, load deadly special ammunitions and hire specialist crew members. Will your captain gain eternal glory and immense wealth - or find his wet grave under the stormy surface of the Caribbean Sea?

(Formerly known as Age of Piracy)

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Game includes:

- 5 different ship types
- 26 Plastic miniature ships
- Over 230 cards, from Event Cards to Rumor Cards
- Stunning thematic artwork to draw you in
- 16 unique captains

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Awards

2011: J.U.G. - JUG 2011 Nominee
2011: BoardGameGeek Golden Geek - Winner Best Artwork/Presentation
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Piraten & Kooplui
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Dutch edition
Publisher: White Goblin Games
Artist: Ben Nelson, Chris Quilliams
Year: 2011
Size: 11.70 x 11.70 x 3.00 inches
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Korsaren der Karibik
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German first edition
Publisher: Pegasus Spiele
Artist: Ben Nelson, Chris Quilliams
Year: 2011
Product Code: 4250231710056
Size: Medium Rectangle (e.g. Agricola)
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Fortunes de Mer
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French first edition
Publisher: Filosofia Editions
Artist: Ben Nelson, Chris Quilliams
Year: 2011
Size: Medium Square (e.g. Ticket to Ride)
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Corsari dei Caraibi
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Italian First Edition
Publisher: Asterion Press
Artist: Ben Nelson, Chris Quilliams
Year: 2011
Size: Medium Square (e.g. Ticket to Ride)
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Kupcy i Korsarze
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Publisher: REBEL.pl
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Year: 2011
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3 Samenvattingskaart
Als het een lange tijd geleden is, kan deze samenvattingskaart je helpen bij het spelen van Piraten & Kooplui. Zo moet je niet hele tijd grijpen naar de spelregels!
2012-01-28
4 Reorganization of "Merchants & Marauders" box
Reorganization of "Merchants & Marauders" box. (Ver.: 1.5) For uncompress file, use: 7-zip. I have created one project with three groups: (see my images on the Merchants & Marauders gallery: "http://boardgamegeek.com/image/1120454/merchants-marauders?size=large") *) For cards,(M&M_Porta-Carte); *) For map pieces & ... (M&M_Porta-Oggetti); *) For Ships & Cards (M&M_Porta-Miniature); Note: (1) M&M_Player_Board is only for test Inside of the archive, you find two type of file: *) *.FCStd is for FreeCAD!! *) *.png if you don't want use FreeCAD Important: ***** Check measurements before cutting. ******** All dimensions are in millimeters. Tools: Foamcore (5mm sheet)
2011-10-18
4 Merchants & Marauders Rumer/Events in Chinese
This pdf included the Rumor and Mission cards that have been translated to traditional Chinese. It maybe little players own this game in Asia though, I did this job for fun anyway. Furthermore, I hope within the aid of this document that every player can have fun easier.
2011-08-19
11 M&M Probability Tables (Including Win, Lose, Tie, Re-roll)
The combat mechanics of Merchants & Marauders make it a little difficult to understand the relative probabilities of various outcomes. Obviously 3 seamanship is better than 2 seamanship-- But how much better? 50% better? 275% better? I created these tables so that players could have a better understanding of their chance of success in various situations without having to play hundreds of games. They should help estimate the relative magnitude of various proposed house rules as well. They certainly helped me understand why the designer liked the Galleon/Frigate balance. They are fully my own creation and I don't know the legal nuances of using game artwork, so there is no fancy background.
2011-08-19
10 Merchants & Marauders rules summary
Merchants & Marauders rules summary that I use to teach the game and to refresh my memory. Incorporates any clarifications from the FAQ v1 04-Apr-2011.
2011-08-19
4 Pirates of The Caribbean quests (M&M)
The cards and tokens for my pirates of the caribbean quests ;) Quest cards (german)
2011-08-06
11 Unofficial Russian Rules
Rules of "Merchants & Marauders" in Russian. Русская версия правил настольной игры "Торговцы и мародеры". Автор перевода и верстка sNOwBODY.org.ua. Полноценный PDF на основе оригинального буклета. Сделано специально для друзей из магазина настольных игр DesktopGames.com.ua
2011-07-23
10 Merchants & Marauders, rules, in 12-point type
For us aging grognards and the Thick-Glasses Brigade, here are the rules for _Merchants & Marauders_, ready to printout on 8.5x11 paper, 2-column layout, 12 point type for easy reading. The errata have been corrected, as well. If any mistakes, omissions, or typos are in this, please let me know.
2011-07-11
6 M&M Probabilistic Tables
This is a chart containing useful information about the odds of rolling a certain number of dice during the game. Further, there are two tables containing the probability of flee and contest winning respectively depending on the Captain's Seamanship rating values. I hope this would be helpful to enjoy the game being conscious about risks and chances you may take choosing whether performing an action or not.
2011-05-31
90 Universal Head MERCHANTS & MARAUDERS Rules Summary & Reference
The Universal Head MERCHANTS & MARAUDERS Rules Summary & Reference v1.2 (Jul'11). Double-sided rules summary, double-sided player reference sheet (x2), and single-sided Port and Movement reference (x2).
2011-05-25
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