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Pirate Borg adds a new adventure with the Down Among the Dead expansion

Continue the life of a pirate with three upcoming releases that bring fresh adventures, tools, and an easy entry point for new players

Pirate Borg adds a new adventure with the Down Among the Dead expansion
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Free League Publishing is expanding the world of Pirate Borg with a new expansion, Down Among the Dead. Being a pirate just became even more dangerous. You can check out our review of Pirate Borg here:

Free League Publishing and Limithron are bringing new dangers and treasures to PIRATE BORG, with the Down Among the Dead expansion, PIRATE BORG Starter Set, and Gamemaster Screen now available for pre-order in the Free League webshop with immediate access to complimentary PDFs, ahead of their March 10 release date.
Down Among the Dead charts a terrible new journey for budding pirates, spanning three full-length adventures. The expansion also introduces three character classes for players to embody as they sail into uncharted waters and make deadly discoveries. PIRATE BORG owners who purchase the Down Among the Dead expansion can expect:
  • A 148-page Down Among the Dead expansion book with a glow-in-the-dark, 5-color Pantone spot ink cover
  • Two book ribbons
  • Three character classes
  • Three full-length adventures
  • 90+ tables
  • Generators for flags, islands, coral reefs, and treasure
  • A bounty of other player and Gamemaster resources

PIRATE BORG Starter Set

For those eager to begin their tales on the high seas, the PIRATE BORG Starter Set welcomes players to its cutthroat world as an approachable starting point for the rules-light tabletop RPG. The set includes all the rules, player options, tips, and guidance players need to begin their adventure, with contents including:
  • Player’s Guidebook, a 60-page rulebook with player options
  • Trapped in the Tropics, a 60-page deluxe adventure
  • 12 resin dice
  • 58 tokens
  • 22 reference cards
  • 10 poster maps
  • 25 character sheets
  • Six character worksheets
  • Two dry-erase markers

PIRATE BORG GM Screen

Finally, the PIRATE BORG pre-order collection concludes with the official Gamemaster Screen. The five-panel screen folds down to A5 size, features original artwork from the game, and includes glow-in-the-dark elements to help set the tone for the campaign.

For the Gamemaster, their side of the screen is embellished with all the necessary information needed, including NPC and vessel name generators, quick pirate and ship stat blocks, ASH and gear tables, ritual and relic rules, a ship diagram, naval combat stats, core rules references, and more.
Chris Wyman

Chris Wyman

Chris began tabletop gaming in college and quickly fell into the addictive world of cardboard. Chris, now a relapsed MtG player, loves connecting with people via gaming be it analog or digital.

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