Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Cutthroat Cove: Pieces of Eight is a quick card game for 2-4 players that combines elements of Blackjack and Old Maid. Players take turns swapping and stealing treasures in hopes that they will have gathered 8 Gold coins when the game ends.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Push Your Luck
Choose whether to secure current gains or risk them for a larger reward.
Hand Management
Time and sequence a limited hand of cards to preserve future options.
Memory
Remember previously revealed information, positions, or sequences.
Take That
Direct negative effects at selected opponents.
Read the full game description
Cutthroat Cove: Pieces of Eight is a quick card game for 2-4 players that combines elements of Blackjack and Old Maid. Players take turns swapping and stealing treasures in hopes that they will have gathered 8 Gold coins when the game ends. However, players that exceed 8 or have a cursed treasure in their possession will be tossed to the sea!