The Black Pirate

Objective:
In "The Black Pirate," players aim to collect as many gold coins as possible by sailing to and plundering the treasure islands on the board. The player with the most gold coins at the end of the game wins.

Materials:

• 1 game board with a sea and treasure islands
• 1 wooden pirate ship
• 1 blowing tube
• 24 gold coins
• 2 dice (one for wind direction, one for number of moves)
• Various island tokens

Setup:

1. Place the game board in the center of the table.
2. Distribute the gold coins evenly around the treasure islands on the board. Some coins are placed face-up while others are face-down.
3. Each player chooses a color.
4. Place the wooden pirate ship in the center of the board.

Gameplay:

1. Determine Starting Player: Determine randomly who goes first.
2. Turn Order: Players take turns in clockwise order, with the current player rolling both dice.
3. Rolling the Dice:
4. The direction die indicates which direction the pirate ship can move.
5. The number die indicates how many blows the player can make with the blowing tube to move the ship across the board.
6. Movement:
7. The player uses the blowing tube to blow the wooden pirate ship in the direction rolled.
8. If the ship stops near an island, the player may attempt to capture a gold coin.
9. Collecting Coins:
10. If the ship lands at an island, the player may take one gold coin. If the coin is face-down, they can turn it over and add it to their collection.
11. The next player takes their turn.

Special Features:

• If a player fails to position the ship effectively, the moves are forfeited.
• Strategic Blowing: The direction and intensity of the blowing can significantly affect a player's success.

End of the Game:

The game ends when all the gold coins have been taken from the islands. The player with the most coins wins.

Extra Tip: - Be careful not to blow too hard, as the ship might sail uncontrollably across the board. Precise blowing often pays off more than sheer force.