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Today is "Talk Like a Pirate Day." While Krispy Kreme celebrates by giving away a free original glazed donut "if ye speak pirate" or a full dozen "if ye dress pirate," this is Ars Cardboard—and we celebrate by gaming it up.
Fortunately, we're flush with choices. Tabletop games have embraced piracy; indeed, the website BoardGameGeek lists more than 900 entries in the "pirate" category. Many of these are only good once you've had a bit too much grog, though, so let's winnow down the list to five piratical favorites. Hoist the main sail and fly the Jolly Roger, mateys—it's time to plunder!
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