As with all other Pirates expansions, Pirates of the South China Seas can be played as a standalone expansion or as a part of the growing Pirates line. Game Packs contain everything one person needs to set sail, including two ships, an island/terrain card, treasure and crew, complete rules, and a die.
All of the previous factions are back in Pirates of the South China Seas, and one new faction is introduced: the Jade Rebellion. This new faction employs two new ship designs—junks and the sturdy Korean turtle ship—although the West has also captured some of these ships. As in real life, the turtle ships are very resilient: It takes more than one hit to eliminate one of their masts! Also, back by popular demand, the generic Pirate faction returns, strengthening its ranks with new crew and sturdy ships.
Some of the characters featured in this set include Ms. Cheng, former wife of the famous pirate warlord Ching Yi, who died in battle with imperial forces; she’s risen t
