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

Who can resist the allure of a pirate-themed game, especially one that involves racing ships around an archipelago of islands? And it's even more enticing when that game is on sale. Glory Islands, brought to you by Rio Grande Games, usually sells for $45, but it's currently available on Amazon for the 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 crew of scurvy pirates onto various island spaces, aiming to win treasure and score points through a delightful mix of different game mechanics that come together seamlessly. The movement of your ships is controlled by playing numeric cards from your hand, which also have special powers—like the five card that lets you pause and drop a second pirate. However, be cautious; using too many high-value cards can cost you points at the end of the game. Occupying an island space grants small bonuses, but once an island is fully occupied, it awards a substantial amount of points to the player with the most crew members there.

Glory Islands is a fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly board game. While it may not have the depth to keep hardcore hobbyists engaged over multiple plays, it's incredibly enjoyable, especially at its sale price. Achieving the right balance between racing well and strategically placing your crew to score points, all while avoiding penalties for reckless sailing, is a surprisingly challenging task. There's genuine tension as you watch where other players position their sailors, as islands you thought were secured can slip away quickly.

The game also comes with beautifully crafted wooden ships and sailor pieces, along with miniature barrels of rum, enhancing the feeling of being a miniature pirate king.