It is interesting to see other companies capitalize on the “Pirates of the Caribbean” sensation. A company called Wiz Kids has come up with a (sort of) collectable card game called “Pirates Constructible Strategy Game.” This is a neat looking game. It is a mix between Magic the Gathering’s collectable card game and a little known (out of print) game by an English company, Games Workshop, called Man ‘O War.

Overall it is a game where you play with ships that are put together with thick card. The ships are 3 dimensional with sails and masts. Each ship has unique moves, attacks, and special abilities. The game is played on any flat surface such as a table or floor. The object is get as much treasure as possible or simply blow all of your opponents out of the water.

Players use their ships to shuttle treasure back to their home island and to carry out attacks against one another. The upside to Pirates is the simplicity. There are also limitless play possibilities since every time you play the board can be different. Lastly, there are a ton of booster packs available with extra ships, islands, and special characters. You can pickup a starter pack from any major toy and/or game retailer for about $15.