A pirate's life adventure tale... Crossbones: The Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure Game is designed for 2-5 players, ages 10 to adult, with a play time of approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Introduction Avast, me hearties! Tis yer discovery of a treasure map that beckons ye and yer mates on a swashbuckling pirate adventure. Ye shall set sail in search of gold, silver, jewels and other treasures... yet beware of stormy weather, ruthless pirates, and other misfortunes that await ye! Gameplay Overview Crossbones: The Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure Game ~ A pirate's life board game where players take on the role of pirate captains that race against each other to become the first and most infamous pirate to complete an adventure tale. Pirate captains advance through the adventure by a rolling a variety of dice to complete a series of event challenges or by seeking tactical opportunities to plunder. Throughout the adventure, Captains may navigate their ship to explore for cargo and/or plunder for booty to boost their reputation and crew morale... yet, a limited supply of rum and cannonballs will require each captain to manage their progress and piracy accordingly to maintain a tactical range of attack or defense in their movement. And, like any good pirate adventure, Captains may just find something more than other seafaring souls cursing the waters... so, keep a weather eye on the horizon an' beware the trance of mermaids or Kraken attacks. Now... ready yer sails... man yer cannons... an' ne'er give up the hunt fer treasure! Join our crew! "The only way for a pirate to make a living these days is by betraying other pirates." ~ Barbossa