Jamaica 2007
Designed by Malcolm Braff, Bruno Cathala, Sébastien Pauchon
What it is
A light nautical, pirates, racing game for 2-6 players (~30 min), built around dice rolling, hand management, hidden victory points.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #647 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play Jamaica
Jamaica is a light game (rated 1.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Nautical, Pirates and Racing game where the core of play revolves around Dice Rolling, Hand Management and Hidden Victory Points. A light nautical, pirates, racing game for 2-6 players (~30 min), built around dice rolling, hand management, hidden victory points. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #647 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Jamaica
How many players is Jamaica?
Jamaica plays with 2–6 players.
Does Jamaica work with 2 players?
Yes — Jamaica plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Jamaica take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Jamaica hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.7 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Jamaica for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Jamaica good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.7/5 and a 8+ age rating — Jamaica is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Jamaica?
Jamaica is a Nautical, Pirates, Racing game, built on Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Hidden Victory Points.
Where to buy Jamaica
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