
Buccaneer Heroes
Published 27 November 2023 · On Quisicosas since 30 November 2023
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30 November 2023 (on Substack)
What it is about
BUCCANEER HEROES A Pirate Print & Play Action Adventure Only 2 Pages to Print - No Assembly! BUY 1st EDITION NOW GET 2nd EDITION FOR FREE! Set sail in Buccaneer Heroe s , a pirate-themed action-adventure for 1–6 players. Over the course of eight Seasons, carve out a glorious legacy as a legendary buccaneer! Plunder ships and cities Sail using the wind Haul cargo in search of the best prices Complete missions Discover treasures Experience various events Save the world Become a hero! Buccaneer Heroes combines the best of tabletop gaming and print-and-play (PnP). It blends the freedom of a tabletop sandbox RPG with the structure and accessibility of a print-and-play adventure game. Every session offers an epic adventure filled with thrilling twists, meaningful choices, and memorable encounters. It also includes a variety of optional rules that can transform this fast-paced adventure into an epic, hours-long campaign. BUY THE FIRST EDITION GET THE ART UPGRADE FREE Buccaneer Heroes (First Edition) uses AI-generated placeholder illustrations while the game's final artwork is being developed. Our upcoming Kickstarter campaign will fund the replacement of these placeholders with professional, human-made artwork. BUY THE FIRST EDITION TODAY AND YOU GET: ✓ The complete game ✓ 75% OFF the regular $15 price ✓ A FREE upgrade to the Second Edition ✓ All replacement human-made artwork at no extra cost ✓ Other goodies! You pay $3.75 now. When v2.0 is released with the finished artwork, your copy gets upgraded for FREE. The rules in both single and multiplayer modes are virtually identical. Players use three dice in each round to sail the high seas, plunder ships and cities, trade, complete missions, avoid shallow waters, engage in various adventures and uncover buried treasures. Players can even cooperate when attacking formidable adversaries (including each other) and uncover secret missions. Some actions affect other players, so being aware of everyone’s progress is vital. Important: Though the game is rated for ages 14+, it is not recommended for children or sensitive players. It includes a separate folder containing alternate “uncensored” versions of some cards that do not shy away from the harsher realities of the period, including: Gambling Robbery Nudity Rape Substance use Homicide Slavery And other mature themes The game lasts 24 rounds, divided into eight seasons, with Global Events and a change in wind direction that affect all players taking place at the end of each season. Most activities give achievement points, and ultimately, the player who accumulates the most achievements, wins. TO PLAY: Read the Rulebook Prepare at least 1 six-sided die Prepare a pen or pencil for each player Print two Game Sheets on A4 paper per player Open an Events pdf file (or print/cut cards in high resolution) Play Buccaneer Heroes WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FUTURE: HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS: The game uses AI generated art - mainly the Event cards, marketing material and the bonus Pyrate Codex illustrations. But we plan to launch a Kickstarter campaign after the official release to raise money for hand-drawn illustrations. This includes human art used in all future expansions. Important: Anyone who has previously purchased the game will receive the updated version free of charge ! KICKSTARTER EXPANSIONS: The following expansions are currently available via our Kickstarter: Siren Island (6 Cards) Kickstarter backers will receive an entirely exclusive set of 6 Siren Island cards. This will be 100% exclusive. These cards will never be released commercially for the main print-and-play version of the game. The Forge (6 cards) New trade location & mechanics upgrade. Trader Bill (6 cards) New trading rules & mechanics upgrade. Wind (6 cards) Weather & sailing effects. Origins (6 cards) Prequel scenarios & characters. City Events (48 cards) Settlement Events (season-based). The expansion will become available once all AI illustrations have been replaced with human art using Kickstarter pledges. FUTURE EXPANSIONS: Encounters (36 Cards): Visit an Encounter tiles to initiate an unique Encounter. Missions - 48 Cards: Random Mission scenarios. Myths - 36 Cards Other expansions FREE PHONE APP: The app will give owners of the game the ability to track and customize expansions, and randomly roll dice and draw Events and other cards. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PLAY THE GAME: TEST ON TABLETOPIA https://tabletopia.com/games/buccaneer_heroes-72reuy/680x340