The Bluffing Race Game

Bluff.
Sail.
Dominate
the Seas.

The fast, physical bluffing game where cunning beats brute force. Bamboo cups, magnetic tiles, metal coins — every component feels like treasure.

16,000+ copies sold 69 countries 7.3 / 10 on BGG

2 – 6 Players

Works at any table size

40 – 60 Min

+15–30 min with Cities of Greed

Light / Mid Weight

Learn in 10 min, master never

Bluffing + Racing

Liar's Dice meets tactical sailing

950K+

€ Crowdfunded

16K+

Copies Sold

7.3

BGG Rating

69

Countries

Board Game Reviewers

What They Say

★★★★★

"One of the best bluffing games I've played in years — the quality is top notch and it's a game I'm never getting rid of."
M

Michael

Unfiltered Gamer

★★★★★

"Deception, dice and daring — a fun take of Liar's Dice mixed with racing. Pure table energy from the first roll."
S

Stella

Meeple University

★★★★★

"Cities of Greed doesn't just add to Lying Pirates — it sharpens it. More strategy. More betrayal. Even more reason to question your friends."
M

Mark

The Dice Tower

Quick to Learn

How to Play

Don't like reading the rules? How-to-play video available.

01

Betting Phase

Bluff Your Crew

Roll your crew dice hidden under the bamboo cup, then bluff on totals. Raise the stakes, lock a number, or call someone a liar — at exactly the right moment.

02

Sail Phase

Move the Fleet

The round winner rolls the sail die and advances ships 1–2 tiles. Battle dice decide naval combat. Tile events keep every move unpredictable.

03

Action Phase

Play Your Hand

Deploy Gold or Silver cards to attack rivals, defend your position, or upgrade your crew. Every card changes the board.

⚓ How to Win

Claim the Pirate Throne

First ship to plant a flag on the X tile — the Pirate Throne — wins the seas and ends the game. Tied at the finish? The seas demand a duel: crews collide in a final last-man-standing battle. Dice fly, bluffs die, and only one captain rises from the deck to rule the throne.

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552 ratings

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Edition Guide

What's in the Box

Base Game €39.95 Become a pirate
Cities of Greed €29.95 Expansion — requires base game
Most Popular Big Box Deluxe €124.95 Everything included
Dice cups Paper cups Bamboo cups
Coins Cardboard coins Metal coins
Game board Single-layered Dual-layered
Crew tiles 25 regular tiles +2 new tiles 27 magnetic tiles
Captains 6 captains 8 captainsWith unique abilities
Crew dice 50 dice 50+ diceIn fabric bag
Special dice 6 +1 Mayor's Die 7
Action cards 71 +35 influence cards 83Incl. expansion
Game variant cards 8 +5 13
Add-ons Tuck box + sleeves Tuck box + sleeves
Cities of GreedMayor's Die, city tiles, alliances
Players 2–6 2–6 2–6
Play time 40–60 min +15–30 min 40–90 min
Buy Base Game Add Expansion Get the Big Box

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Base Game

Lying Pirates

The original bluffing race game. Roll hidden, call the bluff, race to the Pirate Throne. Pure pirate chaos from the first roll.

  • 6 paper dice cups
  • 25 crew tiles + playing board
  • Crew, battle & sail dice (50 dice)
  • 71 action & variant cards
  • 6 captains, 2–6 players, 40–60 min

€39.95

Buy Base Game

Expansion

Cities of Greed

Players own cities, forge alliances, and break them just as fast. Cities of Greed turns every deal into a trap.

  • The Mayor's Die — new special die
  • 2 new tiles
  • Influence cards — bribe, attack, reward
  • Form alliances. Then betray them.
  • More rewards, more fights, more chaos

* Requires base game

€29.95

Add Expansion

Add-Ons & Accessories

Enhance Your Experience

Local Fulfilment

Ships Local. Zero Hidden Fees.

We hold stock in local warehouses across the US, EU, UK and AUS/NZ — so your box ships from near you and clears no border. The price you see is the price you pay.

  • No import tax or customs duties
  • No surprise charges at the door
  • Faster delivery, lower shipping cost
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Proven by Backers

Trusted by Thousands

Kickstarter · 2022

€420,000

Raised in 2022

Lying Pirates launched to the world — backed by thousands who believed in the game before the first box shipped.

Gamefound · 2025

€530,000

Raised in 2025

The second campaign, bigger and bolder. A loyal community returned. The Big Box exceeded every expectation.

Total Raised Across Both Campaigns

€950,000+

Kickstarter 2022 & Gamefound 2025 · 16,000+ backers · 69 countries

Ready to Play?

Pick your crew size. Pick your price point. The seas are waiting.

Wholesale & B2B: contact lucas@nordicpirate.com for sell sheet and prices.

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