Amazon Slashes Glory Islands Price by 28% in Board Game Sale

Who doesn't love a pirate-themed game, especially when it involves racing your ships around an archipelago of islands? And what's better than a pirate game that's currently on sale? Glory Islands, from Rio Grande Games, typically retails for $45, but Amazon is offering it at the oddly-specific price of $32.17. That's a 28% discount, which is quite a steal.

Glory Islands for 28% Off

Glory Islands

$32.17 at Amazon

In Glory Islands, you'll be strategizing to drop off your scurvy crew onto island spaces, aiming to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of mechanics that come together seamlessly. The movement of your ship is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also possess special powers. For instance, playing a five allows you to pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious, as using too many high-value cards will deduct points at the game's end. Occupying an island space grants you small bonuses, but once an island is full, the player with the most crew members there scores a significant number of points.

Glory Islands is a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly board game. While it may lack the depth to keep hardcore hobbyists engaged over multiple plays, it's incredibly enjoyable, especially at this sale price. Balancing the race with strategic placement of your crew to score points, while avoiding penalties for reckless sailing, is surprisingly challenging. There's also a real thrill in watching where other players place their sailors, as control of islands can shift rapidly.

The game includes charming wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature barrels of rum, enhancing the pirate king experience.

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