Port Royal

Port Royal is a tactical skirmish game the simulates small-scale battles in the ruins of Port Royal, Jamaica, after the 1692 earthquake. Players lead small companies of pirates, buccaneers, or other factions to compete for plunder in a narrative campaign-focused game that is easy to learn but offers tactical depth. The game features a fast-paced, back-and-forth combat system with a low model count.

• Setting: The game is set in the chaotic aftermath of the 1692 Port Royal earthquake, during the Golden Age of Piracy.
• Gameplay: It is a campaign-based skirmish game where players control small warbands (4–10 miniatures) to achieve objectives and grow their company’s experience and infamy.
• Tactics: Gameplay is tactical and dynamic, with a focus on small-scale engagements using weapons like muskets, pistols, and swords.
• Accessibility: It is designed to be easy to learn, with a low model count that makes it less hobby-intensive than larger wargames.
• Factions: Players can command a variety of factions, such as pirates, privateers, or local government forces.
• Campaigns: The game is heavily focused on campaigns, with a system for characters to gain experience, loot, and infamy over time.
• Solo and Co-op: Port Royal also includes solo and cooperative modes, making it suitable for various playstyles.