Pirates of Maracaibo New Figureheads Promo Guide

Quick answer

The Pirates of Maracaibo New Figureheads Promo adds two optional Figureheads—Dolphin and Hydra—that you can swap into your game for new strategic options. This guide explains how to set them up and use them effectively.

How to set up and use the new Figureheads

1. Step 1: Choose your Figurehead: At the start of the game, decide whether to use Dolphin or Hydra. Place the chosen Figurehead on your ship board in the designated slot. You cannot switch during the game. Pick based on your intended strategy: Dolphin for pearl-focused play, Hydra for a balanced approach.
2. Step 2: Understand the Dolphin ability: Whenever you gain a pearl from any source (e.g., Explore, Raid, cards), you may immediately bury it by placing it on your ship's buried treasure track. This does not cost an action. A common mistake is forgetting to bury when you gain multiple pearls at once—check each one individually. Bury pearls immediately to avoid clutter and maximize buried treasure points.
3. Step 3: Use the Hydra ability effectively: Hydra reduces the cost of every Improvement or Residence card you buy by 1 doubloon (minimum 0). During Explore, you may move one extra space beyond your normal movement. During Raid, add +1 Raiding Power to your total. A common mistake is forgetting the extra movement or Raiding Power—keep the Figurehead card visible as a reminder. Track your Hydra bonuses each turn, especially the cost reduction on cards.
4. Step 4: Integrate into your game flow: These Figureheads do not change the core rules. Play the game as normal, but remember your chosen ability triggers automatically. For Dolphin, always check if you gained a pearl. For Hydra, apply the cost reduction before paying doubloons and add the extra movement/power during the relevant actions. No extra setup or components needed—just keep the Figurehead card nearby.

Product facts

• Pirates of Maracaibo: New Figureheads Promo: Two additional Figureheads for your ship: Dolphin and Hydra. You get two distinct abilities that alter your early-game strategy, so choose the one that fits your playstyle.

  

• Pirates of Maracaibo: New Figureheads Promo: Dolphin: Each time the player gains a pearl, they may bury it immediately. This lets you convert pearls into buried treasure without waiting, speeding up your resource conversion and freeing hand space.
• Pirates of Maracaibo: New Figureheads Promo: Hydra: Pay 1 fewer doubloon for every gained Improvement or Residence card. During each Explore action, the player may move 1 extra space. During each Raiding Action, gain 1 extra Raiding Power. Hydra provides three small bonuses that compound over the game, making it ideal for players who focus on card buying, exploration, and combat.