Plunder: A Pirate's Life is a competitive strategy game which you play on a modular ocean map. The goal is to get ten robbery points. Robbery points can be obtained conquering the islands sinking enemy ships and burying treasure. On your turn, draw one resource card for each island you own. Trade and manage your resources (wood, iron, rum, gold) to build and improve your fleet using miniatures and pegs. Ships navigate the open map using roll and movement. Fight enemy ships and conquer islands by playing dice.