FAQ
Answers aligned with GUB engine tests and BGA FAQ.
Trick resolution
Pirate, Skull King, and Mermaid in one trick — who wins?
Mermaid wins. Only the Mermaid→Skull King capture bonus applies; Pirate→King does not.
Two Pirates in one trick — who wins?
The first Pirate played wins.
Two Mermaids in one trick?
The first Mermaid played wins.
All Escape cards played?
The first Escape played wins.
Black trump vs high standard suit?
Black wins even at low rank (e.g. black 2 beats yellow 12 when yellow led).
Multiple black cards?
Highest black rank wins.
Advanced cards
Kraken destroys the trick — who leads next?
The player who would have won the trick leads the next one.
White Whale with only specials played?
Trick is discarded; Whale player leads next.
Kraken then Whale in the same trick?
Whale effect applies (highest suited number wins).
Whale then Kraken?
Kraken effect applies (trick destroyed).
Loot leads and everyone plays Escape?
Loot player wins the trick.
Scoring
I made my bid but lost the trick with a 14 — do I get the fourteen bonus?
No. Bonuses require winning the trick containing the 14 (or capture), and making your bid.
I missed my bid but won capture bonuses — do they count?
No. All Part 2 bonuses are forfeited on a missed bid.
Loot alliance — when do we get +20?
When both linked players made their bids that round (+20 each).
Pirate abilities
Can I use Rosie on the last trick?
No. Rosie, Bendt, Rascal, and Juanita are blocked on the final trick. Harry is allowed.
Capturing an opponent's Pirate — does the ability trigger?
No. You must win the trick with your own Pirate card.
Are abilities on when artifacts are disabled?
No. Pirate Abilities artifact must be enabled.
GUB app
Play match disappeared after a few hours?
Matches are in-memory on the server (4h TTL) until persistent storage ships.
Tie at end of voyage?
Shared victory — no extra round.
Play vs Calculator?
See Hub guide.