How many players is Jackal?

Jackal plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Jackal take to play?

A game of Jackal takes 120 min, at light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Jackal rates 5.8/10 from 327 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / pirates game built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement.

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Jackal (2009)

2–4 players · 120 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 120 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like exploration games — light complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Jackal

In Jackal the players take command of pirate bands disembarking on Treasure Island. Each player may move their selected pirate once per round. The players explore the island in search of treasure to load on board their ships, while trying to recapture treasure from each other at the same time. The object of the game is to load more gold onto your ship than any other player.

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Exploration Pirates

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver · Designer: Dmitry Kibkalo

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Jackal FAQ

How many players is Jackal?: Jackal plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Jackal take to play?: A game of Jackal takes 120 min, at light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Jackal any good?: Jackal rates 5.8/10 from 327 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / pirates game built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement.