Pirates of the Caribbean Trading Card Game
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The Pirates of the Caribbean Trading Card Game is a collectible card game
based on the two Disney films Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
. Upper Deck Entertainment
launched this title in June 2006 to roughly correspond to the release of the second film but canceled due to lack of interest.
The objective of the game is to be the first to score three points. A point can be earned when opponents are unable to stop an incoming attack after it has penetrated through all three of their colored zones.
system. Hence, this game follows the same rules as other games using the same game system, and the cards can effectively be used interchangeably. The Shaman King Trading Card Game was the first game to make use of the QuickStrike system, with Avatar: The Last Airbender Trading Card Game
being the second.
Further details about the gaming system and mechanics are described in the QuickStrike
article.
s. The two-player starter set includes 62 cards (60 random normal cards and 2 Chamber cards), a rule book, a pair of playmats, and a plastic carrying case. The cards are split up into two 30 card decks so that two people can play, but can be combined to form one sixty card deck. However, because the cards are random, it is almost certain that such a deck would not be "tournament legal," as described in the rulebook's deck-building rules.
Booster pack
s contain 10 cards, typically distributed as 5 commons, 3 uncommons, 1 rare, and 1 Chamber card. Special foil "gold doubloon
" cards appear in some boosters.
All Dead Man's Chest cards can be identified by the code PDC (Pirates Dead Man's Chest), which appears immediately before the number on each card.
Collectible card game
thumb|Players and their decksA collectible card game , also called a trading card game or customizable card game, is a game played using specially designed sets of playing cards...
based on the two Disney films Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 adventure fantasy film based on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney theme parks. It was directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is a 2006 adventure fantasy film and the second film of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, following Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . It was directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, and produced by...
. Upper Deck Entertainment
Upper Deck Company
The Upper Deck Company, LLC , founded in 1988, is a private company primarily known for producing trading cards...
launched this title in June 2006 to roughly correspond to the release of the second film but canceled due to lack of interest.
Game overview
Players fight in one-on-one battles between characters from the movies. For example, one player might take on the role of Will Turner, while another might play as Jack Sparrow. Although there is relatively little explanation given for why any two given characters might be fighting, it can be assumed that the contest is over women, riches, or ships of the sea.The objective of the game is to be the first to score three points. A point can be earned when opponents are unable to stop an incoming attack after it has penetrated through all three of their colored zones.
Game system
Pirates of the Caribbean is the third game title to make use of the QuickStrikeQuickStrike
QuickStrike is a collectible card game gaming system developed by Upper Deck Entertainment for use in their games. This system made its initial debut in 2006.-Compatibility:...
system. Hence, this game follows the same rules as other games using the same game system, and the cards can effectively be used interchangeably. The Shaman King Trading Card Game was the first game to make use of the QuickStrike system, with Avatar: The Last Airbender Trading Card Game
Avatar: The Last Airbender Trading Card Game
The Avatar: The Last Airbender Trading Card Game is a collectible card game based on the Nickelodeon animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Upper Deck Entertainment launched this title in the first quarter of 2006.- Game overview :...
being the second.
Further details about the gaming system and mechanics are described in the QuickStrike
QuickStrike
QuickStrike is a collectible card game gaming system developed by Upper Deck Entertainment for use in their games. This system made its initial debut in 2006.-Compatibility:...
article.
Products
The 235-card set, titled Dead Man's Chest, features both starter sets and booster packBooster pack
In collectible card games and collectible miniature wargames, a booster pack is a sealed package of cards or figurines, designed to add to a player's collection....
s. The two-player starter set includes 62 cards (60 random normal cards and 2 Chamber cards), a rule book, a pair of playmats, and a plastic carrying case. The cards are split up into two 30 card decks so that two people can play, but can be combined to form one sixty card deck. However, because the cards are random, it is almost certain that such a deck would not be "tournament legal," as described in the rulebook's deck-building rules.
Booster pack
Booster pack
In collectible card games and collectible miniature wargames, a booster pack is a sealed package of cards or figurines, designed to add to a player's collection....
s contain 10 cards, typically distributed as 5 commons, 3 uncommons, 1 rare, and 1 Chamber card. Special foil "gold doubloon
Doubloon
The doubloon , was a two-escudo or 32-reales gold coin, weighing 6.77 grams . Doubloons were minted in Spain, Mexico, Peru, and Nueva Granada...
" cards appear in some boosters.
All Dead Man's Chest cards can be identified by the code PDC (Pirates Dead Man's Chest), which appears immediately before the number on each card.