The time is the year 1660. The pirate ship crews are set to find out who is the best captain amongst the pirates.

Glory Islands features easy-to-learn rules and quick, simple turns! You must outwit your opponents to claim fortune and fame. It has two different game boards and also comes with a mini-expansion in the main game box.

Glory Islands is played over a series of rounds where players simultaneously play sailing cards from their hands. The card values define the turn order, how far ships can move on the board, and where a player’s pirates can be placed on the board. Depending on where they are placed, pirates can receive glory, treasure tokens, or barrels. The cards might also provide bonus actions that players may use to gain an advantage over their opponents. When pirates occupy all of the spaces on an island, the player with the most pirates on that island will get the most glory.

The game is over when one or more pirate ships have finish the route around the islands. The player who has the most glory is crowned the "King of the Pirates"!