Official:The Spyglass
December
Season’s Slimings!
Hark ye Rogues! As roisterous holiday cheer spreads ‘cross the isles, the sound o’ merry-makin’ has roused olde Bilgegargle from his slumber! In a rage, the legendary slime-slinger has come burblin’ up from his undersea cave to drown all Yuletide joy in his fishy ooze!
In return for a bit o’ loot from his sunken treasure hoard, Bilgegargle has enlisted baddies from across the ocean to help disperse his foul goop! Defeat these blaggards to collect slime and clean up the ocean - and get a share o’ the sea-meanie’s seized treasure for yer troubles! Go save the season!
When the in game competitions starts, ye’ll find all the details here.
A Blindingly Bright Booch
While our backs we be turned, some elves assigned t' the dye facilities pilfered a stash o' eggnog 'n went a wee wild, resultin' in color combinations that nature ne'er intended! Power Primates, Unhinged Owls, Neon Nocturnes, Wacky Waddlers, Hypno-phants, Power Pandas, Viridescent Vulpines, Bonkers Bunnies, 'n more have fallen victim to these color-obsessed hooligans.
From 10:00 AM PDT on December 13th until 3:00 PM PDT on January 3, 2025, you'll receive a free Booched Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Booched Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details before these hooligans come to their senses.
Berry Merry Boxes
Tis the season where good pirates give away a bit o’ thar plunder. If’n yer lookin’ fer the perfect gift fer a mate, try lookin’ in festively wrapped boxes rather than under an X on the sand. Ye never know, ye may just turn up some cranburied treasure.
In celebration of winter, the Department o' Treasury has put together a Gold Box for December that’s packed with festive goodies to celebrate the season. These merry boxes are stuffed full o’ treasures like Holly Jolly Octopuses, Jingle-drakes, Yule-icorns, Midwinter Mousers, ‘n a whole haul o’ holiday must-haves!
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until December at 16 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out on the festive booty, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Huntin' Gingerbread
The Puzzle Pirates Historical Society has released a new map featuring the area that creates the eastern half of Emerald, Hunter. These seven archipelagos might look familiar with their avian flair, but those seas were treacherous back then and ye needed a skilled pirate at the helm. Be sure to stay on course, or ye may find yerself adrift on foreign seas. Own a subscription that runs through August, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Hunter Ocean Map to navigate the past with.
The seas may be icy, but thar’s plunderin’ to be done. In order to earn December's Seal o'Piracy, ye’ll need to complete a non-Navy session of 5 different duty puzzles.
Been searching for a ship that looks good enough to eat? Then try out this holiday's Limited Edition Gingerbread class war brig! It definitely has to be seen (or tasted) to be truly appreciated.
Complete with gumdrop and candy fittings, cookie walls and decks, and a deliciously fearsome Gingerbread Man figurehead, the Gingerbrig is the perfect gift for yer best hearty (or yerself) this holiday season. The Gingerbread class war brig sails away at the end of the month, so grab some grog-nog ye olde sea-dog, and jog on over to yer local Shipyard now!
November
Tis’ Wine O’Clock
Savor the bounty of the Puzzle Pirates Vineyard in the Wine Mystery Box! As all pirates know, only the finest libations come from a box. No pirate worth their salt would have a bunch of bottles clankin’ around when they can maximize cargo space usin’ boxes o’ wine.
Tip one of these boxes back and savor the bounty of the Puzzle Pirates Vineyard. Drink up the fruity notes of Sangiovese Seahorses, rich tannins of the Surfwine Parrots, earthiness of Surfwine Pelicans, the round full body of the Surfwine Sea Turtles, and more!
From 10:00 AM PDT on November 15 until 3:00 PM PDT on November 25, 2024 you'll receive a free wine Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Wine Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Grab a glass or three and make the best of wine time, before the boxes are drained!
The Last Harvest
’tis that time o’ year where the nights get long and the wind carries chilling howl. Winter nears and ye need allies to get through the next few months. While ye may not be a member of the Chthonic Horde, ye can still show yer an ally with this finely created crest.
Own a subscription that runs through November, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive Barnabas the Pale’s crest to haunt her home. He might be spooky enough to keep the skeletons in yer closet at bay.
As winter nears, it’s best to haul in what supplies ye can. In order to earn November's Seal o'Piracy, pirates will need to gather a bit o’ fruit to horde for the winter. Earn the seal by completin’ 2 sessions of foragin’!
Mark the Puzzle Pirates Harvest Celebration in style with the Limited Edition Harvest Class Cutter.Painted in hearty harvest colors and adorned with a cornucopia of harvest items, like apple bushels, haystacks and cornucopias, the Harvest Class Cutter's leaf-strewn decks make it as warm and inviting a ship as ye'll see this Autumn! It's the perfect place for feasting, but it's only available until the end of this month. Ye best hurry to yer local shipyard before this feast ends.
October
Bugaboo Bonanza
Avast, Merry Olde Cap’n Glowgrinn faces a monstrous mutiny! An All Hallows Hurricane blew through Bugaboo Island, scattering his crew’s candy across the ocean. Now he needs yer help to get it back ‘fore his band o’ beasts n’ boogie men back home turn him into pumpkin pie.
Starting October 18th, Pirates will be invited to participate in the Bugaboo Bonanza event. Take on Brigand Kings n’ sea monsters to get candy trinkets, then go to the trading post to exchange ‘em fer a fine selection o’ goodies the pumpkin pirate brought from his island haunt.
During the event, there will also be several ghoulish competitions and tournaments afoot.
Along with the event and competitions, pirates might find hordes of monsters washing up on shore at an alarming rate. If yer scared, don’t worry, ye can hide behind one of the masks available at the palace shop. Just remember, these hordes aren’t just on land.
Dress to Impress At Yer Next Costume Party
When yer out Trick-ARR-Treatin’, don’t just wear any o’ thing; ye need to look the part! Lucky for ye, we have some costumes available. Check out the Palace Shoppe to get yerself properly attired for the run of the mill treat hunt, or a Vampirate ball.
Tis all Treats
To provide ye pirates with all the treats ye need, check the Trading Post with several spooky options.
Something Sinister Stirs
Thar be somethin’ stalkin’ the moonlit oceans lookin’ fer libations. Ye’ll know ye’ve found one of these Sinister Boxes by the strange scratchin’ sound emanatin’ from within. Look closely inside the darkened crate and ye may discover Moonlight Mollusks, Moonlight Dragons, Moonlight Winged Cats, Moonlight Monsters, Moonlight ships, 'n more waiting to leap out at ye.
From now until 3:00 PM PDT on November 1, 2024 you'll receive a free Sinister Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Sinister Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Sinister Boxes are only available for a limited time, so act before they disappear into the night!
Pumpkin Palooza
The wind is picking up ‘n thar be a chill in the air. As sailin’ days grow shorter, ye start to hear more than just the wind in those trees. The first real sign of fall is descendin’ on the oceans. We’re not talkin’ about foliage. Oh no. Look out, ‘tis Pumpkin Spice time!
Was that a shadow movin’? Maybe it was just yer imagination? Maybe it’s just a storm brewin’? Just in case, ye best start hordin’ goods fer winter. Sure, ye should stock up on rum n’ shot, but we suggest ye also collect some pumpkin ‘n a little spice.
The Department o' Treasury has created a Gold Box to celebrate all things Pumpkin and Spice. ‘Tis no trick, these here boxes are filled with gourdy goodness including Pumpkin Monkeys, Pumpkin Kraklings, Pumpkin Piggies, Pumpkin Panthers, Pumpkin Dread Masks, Pumpkin Chromas, n’ more!
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until October at 14 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Explorin’ In The Dark
The Puzzle Pirates Historical Society has released a new map featuring the darkened seas of Obsidian. Be warned, these six archipelagos are home to the perpetually warring factions, the Shadow Fleet and Defiant Armada. Ye best know where yer headed anytime ye seek to explore beyond the Greywaters or away from yer stronghold.
Own a subscription that runs through October, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive an Obsidian Ocean Map. Ye needn’t pick a faction in order to hang this piece o’ history on yer wall.
While yer sailing dangerous waters, ye may as well make a name fer yerself. Earn the October Seal o'Piracy by completin’ 2 actions to add to yer explorer reputation.
This month's Limited Edition ship is the Vampire Class Sloop, which is perfect fer the season. Porting in Night Harbour or sailing the Haunted Seas? No matter. This ship virtually disappears in the darkness o’ night. Word 'round the shipyards be that some fancy-pants blue-blooded bloodsucker designed this vessel hisself. Just look at them dark colours an' blood red accents, not to mention the fancy bits what reminds ye o' the olde castles them blokes be known for. Vampires may be guilty of a lot, but theys never been guilty o' bein' unstylish, and this vessel be dressed to kill!
September
A Mystery Box o’ Chocolates
Our crew of chocolate arrrrtisans are back! They’ve put together a fall-themed box of assorted chocolates usin’ only the highest quality cocoa confections. Like all boxes of chocolate, ye never know what yer goin’ ta plunder. Indulge in chocolate delights like Autumn Dragons, Autumn Octopus II, Autumn Hounds, and Autumn Unicorns, ships, furniture, clothing, chromas, 'n more!
From 10:00 AM PDT on September 1 until 3:00 PM PDT on September 23, 2024 you'll receive a free Chocolate Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase.
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Chocolate Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they begin to melt!
Steamin’ Hot Fall
An auspicious day! You will be allowed to witness the glory of Azarbad. It’s time ye pay homage to this incendiary Brighand King or ye shall face a fiery retribution. Own a subscription that runs through September, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a crest from the king of the The All-Consuming Flame, Azarbad the Great.
If’n ye need to beat the heat, head in to do some work restockin’ yer supplies. Earn the September Seal o'Piracy by compleatin’ 4 different craftin’ sessions.
Battle looms this fall! This month’s Limited Edition ship is perfect when ye need to use the latest in modern technology. The Steam Class sloop is on the cuttin’ edge of naval design. You must be thinking... how does it all work? What is this strange device in the hold? Why aren't we giving you a chance to ask these questions yourself? Well, dear reader, through an advanced alchemical process known as "ocean potion locomotion", this "engine" found in the belly of the ship makes very loud noises and belches poisonous smoke. Meanwhile, alcohol, in the form of rum, is pumped from the ship's hold into the pirates crewing the vessel. This increases morale significantly, givin’ them the energy they need to sail the ship forward, as well as to survive the incredibly toxic smog being put out by the engine.
‘tis not all ridiculously-light brass and poisonous fumes. The Steam Class sloop also has all the trappings you'd expect to see in a Limited Edition ship of its caliber: a sturdy vault door sealing the captain's cabin off from the rest of the ship in not-quite-airtight comfort, the finest in bronze cannonry and fittings, and even an extraordinary automaton figurehead! While we personally feel that it's a metallic monster whose existence challenges the very notion of our humanity and what ethical lines should be drawn when pushing the limits of technology, our artists thought it was "neat". Get it now before it’s too late.
August
Stormy Seas
Summer squalls are rolling across the seas wreaking havoc on cargo shipments from exotic locals throughout the ocean. Several ships have found themselves crashing against the rocky outcroppings surrounding islands, washing ashore valuable wreckage from these unusual ships.
We’ve gathered together some of the more unusual items found amongst the wreckage and added them to the Tempest Mystery Box. Sea Ghosts, Sea Snakes, Sea Gators, Rumjug Pets, 'n more can be found amongst the flotsam.
From 10:00 AM PDT on August 16, 2024 until 3:00 PM PDT on August 26, 2024 you'll receive a free Tempest Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Tempest Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they wash away!
Beach Plums
The dog days of summer will soon arrive in port, so it’s time to hit the beach! Don’t forget to pack extra fruit snacks to keep your energy up. If ye didn’t get yer fill in July, ye can presently procure plenty of plum perishables to enjoy while laying in the hot sand.
The Department o' Treasury has created a Gold Box that’s ripe fer the pickin’. Hit the beach with a box that’s jam-packed with fruity Beach Plum plumder like Beach Plum Lobstes, Spiders, Kitties, and Plum Pups!
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until August 12 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Fired Up For August
The Puzzle Pirates Historical Society has released a new map featuring the area that creates the western half of Emerald, Sage. These eight archipelagos might look familiar with their avian flair, but those seas were treacherous back then and ye needed a skilled pirate at the helm. Be sure to stay on course, or ye may find yerself adrift on foreign seas. Own a subscription that runs through August, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Sage Ocean Map to navigate the past with.
Escape the summer heat by hidin’ out at yer local inn! Earn August's Seal o' Piracy by completin’ 10 parlor games.
If you cannot escape the heat, you might as well embrace it by sailin’ the hottest brig on the seas, the Inferno class war brig. A particularly angry looking phoenix figurehead is proudly affixed to the ship's bow. Don't worry, it's not angry with you: it's probably just looking for some brigands to take its frustrations out on! The lower cabin, of course, is home to layers of volcanic rock and some boiling-hot magma. It also sports some "cozy" hammocks. At the very least, none of your crew will complain about being too cold! The Inferno class war brig can be ordered from your local shipyard, but get fired up, because this ship will disappear into a puff of smoke.
July
2024 Pirate Summer Games
The Quadrennial Feats o' Strength 'n Agility are upon us once again - The Pirate Summer Games 2024!
Compete against yer fellow pirates in one-on-one challenges or ship first t' third in Puzzle Competitions t' earn points fer yer team - 'n a chance at Eternal Glory! Yer crew needs ye, so get out thar 'n show off yer well honed pirate skills.
Fer more details on these feats o' strength check the Official Rules.
Summer Plumder
Help a mate out o' a jam! After plumbin' the depths o' oceans far 'n wide, our hold be plumb full o' fruity goodness. Last year Hera fed it to her egg minions, but that forced them to multiply. Thankfully she didn’t do it after midnight. To prevent such a preposterous predicament, we’re makin’ them available for ye pirates to pilfer.
Take a plumge into this month’s box that’s plumb full of fruity goodness. The plum-der includes Summer Night Parrot with Hats, Plumpolitos, Summer Night Hedgehogs, Firefly styled ships, and even Summer Night Rabbits.
From 10:00 AM PDT on July 05, 2024 until 3:00 PM PDT on July 15, 2024 you'll receive a free Plum Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Plum Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they begin to prune
YPP Roadmap
For the past several months we’ve been finishing up a pretty extensive upgrade of various systems. While this isn’t particularly exciting for players, it is critical in allowing us to continue to support the game now and well into the future.
This roadmap is intended to give players a general overview of what we’re working on for the rest of this year and into the early part of 2025. It is not all-inclusive by any means nor does it provide extensive details about each item. A few things to keep in mind:
- It’s always possible that something happens that prevents us from being able to accomplish something. Nothing on this list is guaranteed.
- The order is alphabetical, not a representation of the scope of the project or its importance.
- If something you’re hoping to see isn’t listed, that doesn’t mean it won't be added. We’re not including smaller tweaks, QoL and item additions, security updates, and regular items/events that will enter the game.
- Many of these items will require extensive testing and the detailed discussions. This will take place in an appropriate Ice discussion thread we create once the testing is underway.
Blockades:
We will be making general changes to blockades implemented individually over a period of time so we can review how each change has impacted player blockades. We will not be overhauling blockades. Instead, the overall goal is to limit the cost of blockading based on the island being attacked. An outpost should be far less expensive to take than the most active large in the ocean. Further, a smaller flag should be able to reasonably contest a smaller island. If we can accomplish that without making some of these changes, we will. It’s also likely that what works on one ocean doesn’t on another, so there will be a long period where we make multiple adjustments to determine what limits work for each specific ocean. There is no quick universal solution. Some of these potential changes are below:
- Limit the influence a flag can have based on the island being attacked.
- Potentially add caps to the total number of jobbers (including mercs) a flag can have based on the island being attacked.
- Limit jobber pay based on the island being attacked.
- Allow both attackers and defenders to enter from both island or ocean side.
- Fix the jobbing order on the notice board to remove the “one up” game for jobber pay.
Flotillas:
Flotillas will see some changes to make them more accessible, allowing players to participate in them more easily.
- Increase their frequency and make changes to their difficulty. This is a balancing act given this does change how they potentially attack an island.
- Add flotilla spectating and flotilla chat.
Mercenaries: Balance adjustments for our automated mates. Our goal is to allow mercs to help players compete on the oceans, limit the usefulness of bots, and curb activities that allow people to gain funds while not actively participating in the game. Many of these changes will not be the same across all oceans. Some of these changes include:
- Make adjustments to their cost and/or what booty they take as payment.
- Continue to make adjustments to the skill of the mercenaries.
- Decrease the number of mercenaries that can be on some ships depending on size.
- Enable the blackship to engage ships with far too many pirates unwilling to defend it. You’re a ripe target for the blackship if your ship is full of people unable to pick up arms.
Swords: We plan on adding new swords to the game along with some balance changes for existing swords. Most of these will be worked on as we have time.
Trophies: Periodically we will be adding new trophies for exceedingly skilled pirates. We will both extend the current line of several trophies and add entirely new ones.
Werewolves: We will release a new expedition type, werewolves. Like the vampires before them, their release will take place in stages. Be warned, they’re feisty if you threaten their pack.
Bonus: While all of our projects above, along with our regularly scheduled items, will take up the vast majority of our time and resources, we hope to squeeze in a number of additional items. These will be worked on as we have time and will extend beyond the time frame of this roadmap.
- Player designed limited edition ships.
- New items for trade in the trading post.
- A few new additional items to loot in different areas of the game. In general, these won't be announced ahead of time and will be intended as a fun surprise.
- Some quality of life improvements pulled from Discord suggestions.
Above all we intend to sail the YPP ship well into the future! Full sails ahead!
Conquering Madness
Brace yourself! Vargas the Mad and his barbaric horde are looking for a rumble! Word has it that if ye show him some respect, he won't set his sights on ye. Looks like ye need to build yet another monument to these brigand kings to keep them on your good side.
Own a subscription that runs through July, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive Vargas The Mad’s crest to decorate yer boxing ring with.
Be sure ye enjoy the fresh sea air to get away from the heat. Earn the June Seal o'Piracy by completin’ 2 actions that increase yer pirate Conqueror Reputation.
While hunting to increasing yer reputation, why not do so in alpha predator style aboard the Tiburon Class Sloop. Here ye’ll find the figurehead at its most fearsome! If you're not certain what species of shark that is, just remember that it's one of the ones that wants to eat brigands.
Head to yer local shipyard and order one to circle the seas in! Woe be the jobber who walks the plank from the Tiburon Class Sloop: that shark's been working hard to keep up with the ship, and is bound to be hungry...
June
Twilight Delight
The seas calm as the weather turns fair, long sunny days n’ warm summer nights be on the horizon. To celebrate the comin‘ o’ summer, the Department o' Treasury filled this month‘s Gold Box with Periwinkle Pulpos with Hats, Twilight Ravens, Twilight Sheep, Rainbow Bandana Pandas n’ more!
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until June 17 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box.
If the gold box isn’t enough of a celebration fer the start of summer, we’ve got somethin’ for ye. Like sunshine after the rain, the new Rainbow Class Sloop is here to brighten yer day. These brilliant beauties celebrate all that be brave n’ bold and are perfect fer both battlin’ brigands or a wild party on deck. The Rainbow Sloop be available till June 30th, so sail to yer local shipyard and order yers today!
Summer Celebrations
The Puzzle Pirates Historical Society has released a new map featuring the area that now creates the western half of Cerulean, Cobalt. These three archipelagos might look familiar, but those seas be treacherous and ye needed a skilled pirate at the helm. Be sure to stay on course, or ye may find yerself adrift on foreign seas.
Own a subscription that runs through June, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive your very own “Cobalt Ocean Map to better understand where ye came from.
Name yerself a patron of the arrrrrts - the arrrt of piracy! Tournaments, event blockades and puzzle competitions will earn ye the proper reputation, and the June Seal o' Piracy! Perform '1 action that earns your pirate Patron Reputation. Ye may host a tournament or event blockade, or participate in a tournament or puzzle competition in order to increase yer reputation.
While yer waiting for a tournament to begin, why not shop at yer local shipyard? Take a spin in the limited edition Casino class war frigate when yer feelin’ like takin’ a risk. On the bright side, if ye lose all yer booty, ye can always take it out and pillage up some more. This ship can be ordered from yer local shipyard, but act quickly. Lady Luck may not be on yer side fer long.
May
Gone Bananas
Get ready to go bananas with the always appeeling’ May Mornin’ Banana Mystery Box! Split open one o’ these boxes featuring May Mornin' Parrots, Chameleons, Ponies, Pups, ships, and more fruitastic banana themed items! These items are ripe for the pickin’. Don’t slip-up n’ forget to partake in the side-splittin’ banana fun.
From now until 3:00 PM PDT on May 27, 2024 you'll receive a free Banana Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Banana Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. The Banana Mystery Boxes are only available for a limited time, so grab them before they split!
All Rise For The Queen
It could be her fearsome beauty, or the fact that she commands a formidable fleet, but ye’d be well advised to present a lavish gift to the queen to curry her favor. At the very least, display your unbending fidelity by displaying her crest proudly in yer home.
Own a subscription that runs through May, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive the The Widow Queen’s Crest. Now ye can pay homage to the Queen of the Black Veil, or risk getting trapped in her web.
Just because ye collect crests of BKs, doesn’t mean yer done collectin’ booty. Ye can never have too much treasure. All pirates know that the fastest way to make a growing pile of treasure is to pillage and plunder the seas! To earn the May Seal o'Piracy ye must complete 20 sea battles.
Thar be no better way to engage in those sea battles than on the surreal Alice Class Sloop -- a preposterous crossing of seaworthiness, non-Euclidean geometry, and a few drops of sheer madness! Life is but a dream, so why not navigate through it in dreamlike fashion? Flanked by gilded amphibious footmen, captains of every Alice Class sloop will command the respect of kings and queens of all suits! Bold bucklers of swash may step into the looking-glass to hold their very own riddle-riddled tea parties! The limited edition Alice Class Sloop will only be available this month, so , don't be late! Why not get your order in before this opportunity fades away like a Cheshire Cat?
April
Royal Regalia
Good news for pirates with an eye for fashion. We’re nearing party season; the time of year where you’ll head to that opulent ball or wedding. Even the most hardened pirates will festoon themselves with their most splendid finery. To celebrate the season, imperial royal dye is being released from the stately vaults, and is now available to all fashionable pirates.
We’ve gathered together only the most luxurious and latest trends for the Royal Mystery Box. Marquis de Monkeys, Illustrious Lobsters, Regal Rabbits, Princely Porkers, Royal Blue chromas, 'n more can be found amongst the resplendent royal finery.
From 10:00 AM PDT on April 19, 2024 until 3:00 PM PDT on April 29, 2024 you'll receive a free Royal Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Royal Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details.
Spring Has Sprung
Avast mates! The first signs of spring are finally starting to germinate. Spring is sprouting, the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and we’re happily sailin’ towards warmer days and the vibrant colors of spring.
Don’t worry, we’re overflowing with a hold full o’ lush Gold Boxes that are positively sprouting with new life and vibrant colors sure to take root in the hearts of all pirates, even those without a green thumb. To celebrate spring, this gold box is stocked with a full bouquet of items like Verdant Octopuses, Verdant Toucans, Verdant Cats, Pet Rocks, Verdant Gators, ‘n more.
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank starting at 10:00 AM Pirate Standard Time on April 5th, until April 15th at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Just like the first bulbs of spring, this box won't be around long. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Somethin' Fishy afoot: A New Encounter At Sea!
As the springtime waters warm, legendary beings have begun to show themselves: Mermaids are popping up all over the ocean! But take heed should the song o’ the sea people make yer crew lose their wits and run yer ship aground… But that’s not all! Stunning new treasure awaits anyone who accepts the mermaid’s quest!
Spring Into Action
Ye ever wonder exactly what the first doubloon ocean looked like? Do ye have a desire to understand all of yer pirate history? We got ye covered! Be sure to stay on course or ye may find yerself adrift on foreign seas. Own a subscription that runs through April, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive an interactive Viridian Ocean Map. Hopefully with this, ye’ll never get lost.
Tired of hidin’ inside an inn from the weather? Spring is closin’ in which means the seas are openin’ again. Earn the April Seal o'Piracy by Engagin’ in melee with 3 Brigand Kings. Cursed Isles and Brigand King Blockades do not count.
What says spring more than a macabre construction of skull and bone? Ok, lots of things. But, we’re doin’ it anyway. This month head to yer local ship yard and order yerself the Skelly Class Sloop . This sloop is not a bare-bones ship. The vessel designers spared no ribs to make this fit for a skeleton king! Don’t miss the skeletal pipe organ to entertain yer prisoners… er guests. Unlike them, you don’t have all eternity to just sit around. Visit your local shipyard today!
March
Magic of Spring
Are ye startin' to feel like this winter will ne'er end? Good news! Sprin' Green Boxes 'ave sprouted even before the ground has thawed. Tis magical time of year where pots o’ gold lie at the end of rainbows and rabbits munch on carrots.
Don’t ye worry, mates. Like previous years, we’ve added a wee bit o’ luck to each box. While ye can still find Spring Green, ye may also find mystical Emerald finery like Mystical Macaws, Otherworldly Wyrms, Rainbow Tigers, and Faerie Pups. That’s not all, these boxes are also chock-full of magically delicious spring green and emerald clothing, furniture, chromas, 'n more!
From now until 3:00 PM PDT on March 18, 2024 you'll receive a free Spring Green Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Spring Green Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. The Spring Green Mystery Boxes are only available for a limited time, so may the luck o’ the pirates be with ye this spring!
Test Yer Luck In Tournaments
Sacre bleu! Now’s yer chance to honor royalty! Own a subscription that runs through March, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive the coat of arms for His Ultimate Magnificence. Make yer mates green with envy; this Admiral Finius coat of arms will class up any joint both on land and sea.
After declaring your allegiance to the admiral, why not test yer luck in a few tournaments? Organize yer brackets, pick yer favorite puzzle and join the mania of March! Ye don't need to win, but to earn the March Seal o' Piracy ye must participate’ in 4 tournaments.
The season be right for all things green, and it be high time for a another Limited Edition Ship to ride the waves! So here she is: the Bardic Class sloop. What a thing o' beauty she is, with her elegant lines, intricate knotwork carvings and shades o' brilliant green!
February
Pillagin’ Amore
Ye’ve seen yer mates rush to the palace shop fer a last minute box o’chocolates to warm the heart of their special mate, but will that really keep ‘em warm while sailin’ frozen seas? Ye need somethin’ with a bit more heat - somethin’ a bit hotter. This month’s gold box is bursting with hot pink finds the lass or lad in yer life will adore! What says “I hearty ye” more than a creature named after ye? Just be sure ye give it in time, trust us on this one.
This month’s gold box is stocked with booty the lass or lad in yer life will adore! Ye'll find heart-swelling hot pink treasures like Affectionate Arachnids, Valentin Capuchins, Passion Panthers, Smoochy Sea Turtles, hot pink hair dye, ‘n more.
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until February 12th at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Best act fast before ye forget the special day ‘n yer forced to walk the plank! Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Cold Cartography
Ye think yer ocean is cold, ye should try the one made of Ice! We suggest ye take care to stay on course or ye may find yerself adrift on frigid seas. Own a subscription that runs through February, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive an interactive Ice Ocean Map. Hopefully with this ye’ll never get lost.
X marks the spot this month. Earn the February Seal o'Piracy by completin’ 2 different expeditions. So dust off the spyglass and set sail into uncharted waters.
Lookin’ fer the perfect gift for that special someone* this February? Well, if that special someone happens t’ be a pirate, then the Cupid Class sloop will melt their heart like chocolate left in the Caribbean sun! The quarterdeck comes complete with elegant bronze fittings and a comfy loveseat. No Cupid Class ship would be complete without its own hot tub in the back! ‘tis very cozy, and comes stocked with all the wine and fruit you could ever want. Don't get too comfortable, though: whether you're sailin’ solo or with your valentine, someone's gotta steer.
(*) "That special someone" can be yourself. It's OK, we won't tell.
January 2024
Diggin’ In the Ice Box
With all of the holiday shenanigans surrounding our anniversary and those eggnog lovin’ elves, we almost forgot how cold it was. The icy winds have given us a chilly reminder to stay inside by the fire. Thankfully, the elves left plenty of cool goodies stashed away in cold storage to help us make it through.
Crack open this month's Ice Mystery Box and stare briskly at the chilly offerings. These ice cubes may contain frigid items like Boreal Birdies, Icy Ippolitos, Snowy Sows, Glacial Gators, Blizzard Bunniess, Polar Pricklers, and more!
From 10:00 AM PDT on January 19, 2024 until 3:00 PM PDT on January 29, 2024 you'll receive a free Ice Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2024 Ice Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they begin to melt!
The Spirit of the New Year
Icy doom befalls this land! A dire battle horn sounds, tearing the sea air and chilling ye to the bone! From o'er the whale-road the frost-daughter came, amid the clatter of mail and creaking of dragon-timbers. Oh woe and lament! All is gripped in the iron fist of Brynhild Skullspitter and her loyal Thanes! They prosper while all others must shiver in her icy embrace!
While ye may not be a member of The Ice Wyrm's Hoard, ye can still show yer an ally through stony homage. Own a subscription that runs through January, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Brynhild Skullsplitter Bust to keep ye on her good side. Don’t get caught out in the cold and get one today.
Ring in the new year with the merry sound of cannon fire! Tis always the season to light the sky on fire. Earn the January Seal o'Piracy by Completin’ 10 sea battles against brigands, and 10 sea battles against barbarians
Get into the spirit of the New Year and make yer month a little more monstrous with the Phantom Class War Frigate! It may not look seaworthy, but we assure ye, it's quite capable of holding its own on a pillage. It even comes pre-haunted with its own ghost at no additional charge! In fact, we can't get it to leave!
The Phantom Class War Frigate is only available until the end of the month so grab yers now before it disappears into the mist! Ye'll have no worry about yer snowballs melting on this arctic enchantment.
December 2023
A Blindingly Bright Booch
While our backs we be turned, some elves assigned t' the dye facilities pilfered a stash o' eggnog 'n went a wee wild, resultin' in color combinations that nature ne'er intended! Viridescent Vamp-cats, Electro Kraklins, Blazin' Bone Monkeies, Hot Rocks, Fuzzleberry Phantoms, Haywire Hommies, Psycho-horns, Mean Green Wolverines, 'n more have fallen victim to these color-obsessed hooligans.
From 10:00 AM PDT on December 15th until 3:00 PM PDT on January 3, 2024, you'll receive a free Booched Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Booched Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details.
Holiday Vicennium Celebration!
Hark! The elf heralds cry. Fire the celebratory cannons, It's Puzzle Pirates 20th anniversary!
20 years ago, on December 8, 2003, Puzzle Pirates officially set sail out of beta. Fer those countin’, that’s 2 decades of puzzlin’ pirates haulin’ in the booty with their crewmates. T' celebrate; we’re hostin' a month-long celebration!
Fer the first week, keep an eye out fer an event blockade. Be sure to grab your best treasure haulin’ mates, as there’s quite a lot of booty that needs to be hauled in before sinkin’ to the bottom o’ the sea. The week is loaded with competitions and tournaments to win anniversary-themed prizes. Ye may even spot one o’ those cagey “Lucky” pirates with the white name. Feel free to challenge ‘em in a game of skill.
In preparation o' this momentous occasion, the elves worked up a real hunger buildin' some new 'n excitin' anniversary ‘n winter-themed booty fer ye pirates. During the team competition which starts on the 15th and ends on January 5th, ye’ll race to' collect Gingerversary Cookies fer our hungry Elves. They’ll only give up the booty if’n ye bring them some sweets. Beware, some o’ this booty is quite rare and will require a large Cookie collectin’ effort. When the in game competitions starts, ye’ll find all the details here. Last but not least, come join us on the Official Puzzle Pirates Discord server as we celebrate this month!
But wait, there's more! For the arrrtists out there, pop into to the events channel to take part in our latest event. You can also head to the palace shop (seasonal section) and grab the Vicennium furniture that was made to honor the Decennium furniture from a decade ago.
Berry Merry Boxes
Tis the season where good pirates give away a bit o’ thar plunder. If’n yer lookin’ fer the perfect gift fer a mate, try lookin’ in festively wrapped boxes rather than under an X on the sand. Ye never know, ye may just turn up some cranburied treasure.
In celebration of winter, the Department o' Treasury has wrapped December’s Gold Box with festive items designed to celebrate the season. These berry merry boxes are stuffed full o’ treasures like Merry Monkeis with hats, Fa-la-la-la Lobster, Jinglebell Jaguars, Silver Seal, ‘n other tangy garnishes o’ holiday-themed treats.
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until December at 11 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out on the festive booty, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Snow Falls And Cookies Are In The Oven
Not all spectors this holiday season come in threes.
O weak be the bone, so fleeting the flesh. Savour each moment, mortal, for one day ye might find yerself beside him, swabbin’ the eternal deck on a voyage without end. But the conversation be lively and they’ve got shuffleboard. So, that be nice.
While ye may not be a member of the Chthonic Horde, ye can still show yer an ally with this finely created bust. Given a spirit has no feet, a bust seemed appropriate. Own a subscription that runs through December, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Barnabas the Pale Bust to keep ye on his good side. Otherwise he’ll be takin’ yer gold and yer bones.
The seas may be icy, but thar’s plunderin’ to be done. In order to earn December's Seal o'Piracy, ye’ll need to complete a non-Navy session of 5 different duty puzzles. 'Tis the season for a new Limited Edition ship! This month, we have baked a special treat for you: the Gingerbread Class Sloop! It definitely has to be seen to be truly appreciated, so thankfully the good captain "Candybeard", has graciously allowed us to take a tasty tour. Here's the jolly olde cap'n standing on his tasty-looking deck, all iced to perfection with pirate-sized candy-canes and giant gumdrops galore. I asked the good captain the secret of the waterproof gingerbread decking, but I couldn't hear what he said through all the chewing he was doing! Moving right along…
Yoho! A bakery in the hold! The baking on a Gingerbread Class ship never stops, filling the whole ship with a heavenly aroma - surely unusual for a pirate vessel! The only danger here me hearties, is chewing a hole through yer own hull!
The Gingerbread Class Sloop sails away at the end of the month, so grab some grog-nog ye olde sea-dog, and jog on over to yer local Shipyard now!
November 2023
Tis’ Wine O’Clock
Savor the bounty of the Puzzle Pirates Vineyard in the Wine Mystery Box! As all pirates know, only the finest libations come from a box. No pirate worth their salt would have a bunch of bottles clankin’ around when they can maximize cargo space usin’ boxes o’ wine
Tip one of these boxes back and savor the bounty of the Puzzle Pirates Vineyard. Drink up the fruity notes of Surfwine Octopuses, rich tannins of the Surfwine Dragons, earthiness of Surfwine Foxes, the round full body of the Surfwine Gators, and more!
From 10:00 AM PDT on November 17 until 3:00 PM PDT on November 27, 2023 you'll receive a free wine Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Wine Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Grab a glass or three and make the best of wine time, before the boxes are drained!
Take a Byte out of Nyght
’tis time to set sail for parts unknown. While the seas can be treacherous, there’s no tellin’ what plunder ye may find. Own a subscription that runs through November, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Mother o’ Nyght Plushie, to keep ye company. Be careful, we hear it bites.
While sailing the seas, every pirate needs a little bit o’ vitamin C to keep the scurvy at bay. In order to earn November's Seal o'Piracy, pirates will need to gather a bit o’ fruit. Earn the seal by completin’ 2 sessions of foragin’!
This month’s limited edition ship is already set up fer a crew full o' brave pirates who can wield a blade. Conveniently, it also works for those who just like to sit around a table and share a barrel o' rum. The limited edition Quest Class War Galleon will be a perfect addition to yer armada of vessels! Maybe yer crew is lookin’ fer some adventure or they have a task they need to complete? Either way this ship is only available fer a limited time. Ye best accept this quest, ‘n hurry to yer local shipyard..
October 2023
Howlin' at the Moon
Ye know we pirates love to parrrrty on Halloween. This year we’re takin’ it a few steps farther. Be sure to check out all the festivities so ye can fill yer pillowcase with all the loot.
What’s a party without some games? To get ye in practice, we have a fine competition prepared for ye: Starting October 20th, Pirates will be invited to participate in 2023 Tooth & Nail IV: Face the Fightin' Fuzzballs. That's right the “Grizzled Baron" is back and he's rousin' his feral folk into a frenzy! The fur will fly as ye fight to send the wild Werewolves howlin' back to their forested isles. Show yer the true pack alpha by squarin' off against the bloodthirsty moon-mad hordes. But beware! Resist the power o' the moon lest ye lose yerself to the lunar lunacy. How do ye win this Event? Simple, ye earn points for your pack for every roving band of island-dwelling werewolves you defeat in a rumble fray.
Be careful, this year the seas have become more treacherous, especially at night. The Grizzled Baron's pack has grown since ye last faced ‘em, they’ve taken to the waters! Werewolves now stalk the straits in the new werewolf vessel expedition. See the release notes for more details.
During the event, there will also be several ghoulish competitions and tournaments afoot.
Along with the event and competitions, pirates might find hordes of monsters washing up on shore at an alarming rate. If yer scared, don’t worry, ye can hide behind one of the masks available at the palace shop. Just remember, these hordes aren’t just on land. Venture to the seas and ye may stumble across a Werewolf vessel expedition.
Even Werewolves Dress to Impress
When yer out Trick-ARR-Treatin’, don’t just wear any o’ thing; ye need to look the part! Lucky for ye, we have some costumes available. Check out the Palace Shoppe to get yerself properly attired for the run of the mill treat hunt, or a Werewolf night on the prowl!
Tis all Treats
To provide ye pirates with all the treats ye need, check the Trading Post with several spooky options. Let’s hope ye’ve been saving up some of those hard earned trinkets from the hordes.
Competition prizes will include ghoulish dolls from previous Halloween festivities.
Something Sinister Stirs
Werewolves aren’t the only Sinster thing stalking the oceans this October. There are entire boxes full of sinister things. Ye’ll know ye’ve found one of these Sinister Boxes by the strange scratchin’ sound emanatin’ from within. Look closely inside the darkened crate and ye may discover Penumbral Parrots, Blood Raven, Horrifyin' Homunculi, Prickly Shadows, 'n more waiting to leap out at ye.
From now until 3:00 PM PDT on November 1, 2023 you'll receive a free Sinister Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Sinister Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Sinister Boxes are only available for a limited time, so act before they disappear into the night!
Take a Bite Out of Pumpkins
The wind is picking up ‘n thar be a chill in the air. The first real sign of fall is descendin’ on the oceans. We’re not talkin’ about foliage. Oh no. Look out, ‘tis Pumpkin Spice time!
As sailin’ days grow shorter, ye start to hear more than just the wind in those trees. Was that a shadow movin’? Maybe it was just yer imagination? Maybe it’s just a storm brewin’? Just in case, ye best start hordin’ goods fer winter. Sure, ye should stock up on rum n’ shot, but we suggest ye also collect some pumpkin and maybe toss in a little chocolate. Thar can never be too much chocolate!
The Department o' Treasury has created a Gold Box to celebrate all things Pumpkin Spice. ‘Tis no trick, these here boxes are filled with gourdy goodness including Pumpkin Owls, Pumpkin Spiders, Pumpkin Ponies, Pumpkin Wolverines, Pumpkin Dread Masks, Pumpkin Chromas, n’ more!
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until October at 16 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Take a Bite Out of Piracy
The echoin’ cries of long dead pirates fill the air, rattlin’ bones and vile stenches surround ye, and the feeling of the hunt draws near. That can only mean one thing, October has arrived. It doesn’t matter if yer one of the undead or just look like it before yer coffee, ‘tis is the season fer ye!
Own a subscription that runs through October, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Vampirate plushie. Aye, it’s cute. We get it. Just because it’s cute doesn’t mean ye should just invite it in. Not unless yer ready to keep ‘em fer an eternity. Don’t worry, we checked, and it doesn’t bite… much.
Yer already enamored with the dead, why not spend a little quality time with them? Earn the October Seal o'Piracy by fightin’ the graveyard in Haunted Seas 3 times.
This month's Limited Edition ship is the Shadow class sloop, which is perfect for the season. Doesn’t matter if you’re porting in Night Harbour or sailing the Haunted Seas, this ship virtually disappears in the darkness of night.
September 2023
A Mystery Box o’ Chocolates
Our crew of chocolate arrrrtisans are back! They’ve put together a fall-themed box of assorted chocolates usin’ only the highest quality cocoa confections. Like all boxes of chocolate, ye never know what yer goin’ ta plunder. Indulge in chocolate delights like Autumn Parrots, Autumn Toucans, Autumn Chocophant, Chocoseals, redesigned choclate ships, furniture, clothing, chromas, 'n more!
From 10:00 AM PDT on September 1 until 3:00 PM PDT on September 11, 2023 you'll receive a free Chocolate Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Chocolate Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they begin to melt!
Smile, It's Fall
There’s a golden smile that strikes fear into the heart of even the most ruthless pirates. It could be her skill with a blade, or the fact that she bites. Either way, it’s hard not to appreciate her gleaming grin. Own a subscription that runs through May, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a bust of Gretchen Goldfang, the most radiant smile on the seas.
Take yer friend along with you when you’re looking to claw yer way to a win. Earn the September Seal o'Piracy by compleatin’ 4 different crafting sessions.
Battle looms on the horizon! This month’s Limited Edition ship is perfect when ye’d like to show yer true colors. Head over to the local shipyard and pick up a ship once used by the Defiant ARrrmada. The Defiant Class sloop is a long way from Lionhaven, but is up to any task!
August 2023
Stormy Seas
Summer squalls are rolling across the seas wreaking havoc on cargo shipments from exotic locals throughout the ocean. Several ships have found themselves crashing against the rocky outcroppings surrounding islands, washing ashore valuable wreckage from these unusual ships.
We’ve gathered together some of the more unusual items found amongst the wreckage and added them to the Tempest Mystery Box. Octopus Sea Spirits, Sea Dragons, Oceanic Otters, Rumjug Pets, 'n more can be found amongst the flotsam.
From 10:00 AM PDT on August 18, 2023 until 3:00 PM PDT on August 28, 2023 you'll receive a free Tempest Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Tempest Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they wash away!
Beach Plum
The dog days of summer will soon arrive in port, so it’s time to hit the beach! Don’t forget to pack extra fruit snacks to keep your energy up. If ye didn’t get yer fill in July, ye can presently procure plenty of plum perishables to enjoy while laying in the hot sand.
The Department o' Treasury has created a Gold Box that’s ripe fer the pickin’. Hit the beach with a box that’s jam-packed with fruity Beach Plum plumder like Beach Plum Octopuses, Dragons, Tigers, and Pelicans!
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until August 14 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Flames of Might!
Let’s face it mates, it’s hot out on the seas. Why not subcontract yer pillaging out to the All-Consuming Flame? Own a subscription that runs through August, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive an Azarbad the Great Bust to lead yer fleet.
Escape the summer heat by hidin’ out at yer local inn! Earn August's Seal o' Piracy by completin’ 10 parlor games.
If ye get sick of the inn and need to get some fresh air, there’s really nothin’ like a sloop sailing the tropics. Take an island paradise with ye on yer next voyage. Enjoy the perfect sandy beach as ye relax in the shade of a palm tree, listening to the soothing mermaid song. Rum drinks from the tiki bar include tiny umbrellas to create utopia at sea! The Tropic class sloop can be ordered from your local shipyard, but act quickly; it won't be around fer long.
July 2023
Summer Night Plumder
Help a mate out o' a jam! After plumbin' the depths o' oceans far 'n wide, our hold be plumb full o' fruity goodness. Sure, we could give it all to Hera to feed to her egg minions, but we fear that might make them multiply. So we’re makin’ them available for ye pirates to pilfer. Plus, we hear she’s not a fan o’ the creepy crawlies.
Take a plumge into this month’s box that’s plumb full of fruity goodness. The plum-der includes Summer Night Spiders, Simians, Gators, and even Summer Night Unicorns.
From 10:00 AM PDT on July 14, 2023 until 3:00 PM PDT on July 24, 2023 you'll receive a free Plum Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Plum Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they begin to prune!
Summer Madness
Brace yourself! Vargas the Mad and his barbaric horde are looking to rumble! Word has it that if ye show him some respect, he won't set his sights on ye. Looks like ye need to build yet another monument to these brigand kings to keep them on your good side.
Own a subscription that runs through July, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a bust of Vargas The Mad to decorate yer boxing ring with.
To beat the heat, go enjoy some fresh sea air. Earn the July Seal o'Piracy by completin’ 30 sea battles’’’. As a bonus, because they’re favored by Vargas, battles involving a cutter are tripled.
This month, commandeer an exploratory vessel from the Imperial Expeditionary Society. Lavished with curiosities and trinkets from far off lands, ye'll be inspired to set off on yer own adventure. Enjoy the benefits of membership as ye gather around the Society's hidden bar to share a barrel o' rum and yer grand tales of adventure. Dress in yer finest as ye set off with esteem company to discover the unknown!
Alas, the Imperial Expeditionary Society rarely sails in these oceans, as they don't appreciate the pirate code of conduct. So act fast to secure yerself this fine vessel. Head to yer local shipyard and order a Explorer Class Sloop to sail the seas and discover the unknown!
June 2023
Midsummer Nights
While the course of true piracy never did run smooth, the seas look calmer as the weather warms. This month the Department o' Treasury has filled the Gold Box with vibrant items to celebrate these long summer nights. Discover Parrots with Hats, Nannerlitos, Midsummer Kitties, Midsummer Monsters, n’ more.
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until June 12 at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Pirates who get distracted may miss out, but who knows what may lurk in the next Gold Box.
Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy gold boxes today!
Spectral Summer
Sailors at sea during the long days of summer can be seen talking to themselves while they carry out their duty… or are they? Little known fact, if you listen carefully to that summer breeze, ye might just hear a haunting whisper. Not all ghosts are malevolent, some can be a lonely pirate’s best friend.
Own a subscription that runs through June, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive your very own Ghost plushie. Don’t worry, this little one is fully corporeal and ready for friendly hugs.
If yer lookin’ to find your own legends and mysteries to solve, ye best get out on the seas. Earn the June Seal o'Piracy by completin’ any 5 expeditions.
The Greek pantheon grants a token of favor to ye pirates. A ship, expertly crafted, to embody the opulence of Mount Olympus. Relax and enjoy the merriment of myth with exotic fruits, the finest wines, and tales of grand adventures! The limited edition Olympus Class Sloop is full of mythical splendor. Don’t ye worry, yer treasures are kept safe from thievin' pirates with a beastly labyrinth. If they successfully navigate the maze, they'll be unlikely to survive the dreadful gaze o' the Gorgon!
May 2023
Gone Bananas
Get ready to go bananas with the always appeeling’ May Mornin’ Banana Mystery Box! Split open one o’ these boxes and ye may find May Mornin' Monkeys with Hats, Dragons, Sea Turtles, and May Mornin' Monsters. Ye might also find some fruitastic banana themed items or chromas! These items are ripe for the pickin’. Don’t slip-up n’ forget to partake in the side-splittin’ banana fun.
From now until 3:00 PM PDT on May 29, 2023 you'll receive a free Banana Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase! (Note: The deadline to this has been extended and the promotion will run until May 30, 2023.)
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Banana Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. The Banana Mystery Boxes are only available for a limited time, so grab them before they split!
All Rise for the Cataclysmic Queen
It could be her fearsome beauty, or the fact that she commands the fiercest women on the seas, but ye’d be well advised to present a lavish gift to the queen to curry her favor. At the very least, display your unbending fidelity by displaying her bust proudly in yer home.
Own a subscription that runs through May, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a bust of The Widow Queen. Now ye can pay homage to the Queen of the Black Veil, or risk getting trapped in her web.
Just because ye collect busts of BKs, doesn’t mean yer not willin’ to fight ‘em fer their loot. Yer a pirate after all! Earn the May Seal o'Piracy by engagin’ in melees with’ 3 Brigand Kings.
The scurvy dogs of the crew, Miss Fortune, found themselves cursed with bad luck at every turn of the tide. First, their run-ins with the BKs haven’t gone well and then they managed to find the least reputable dry dock with questionable parts suppliers on the oceans. What they’re left with is a fleet of cutters they’re hoping to sell. The limited edition Calamity Class Cutter is a mashup monstrosity of parts cobbled together from a mysterious ship graveyard. Head on down to yer local shipyard to buy one today.
April 2023
Royal Regalia
Head’s up pirates with an eye for fashion. A grand opulent ball hosted by extravagant island royalty approaches. Even the most hardened pirates will festoon themselves with their most splendid finery. To celebrate the occasion, imperial royal dye is being released from the stately vaults for the event and is now available to all fashionable pirates.
We’ve gathered together only the most luxurious and latest trends for the Royal Mystery Box. Princely Parrots, Majestic Molluscs with Hats, Kingly Kittens, Highborn Unicorn, Royal Blue chromas, 'n more can be found amongst the resplendent royal finery.
From 10:00 AM PDT on April 21, 2023, until 3:00 PM PDT on May 01, 2023, you'll receive a free Royal Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Royal Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details.
Spring Has Sprung
Avast mates! The first signs of spring are finally starting to germinate. Spring is sprouting, the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and we’re happily sailin’ towards warmer days and the vibrant colors of spring. Don’t worry, we’re overflowing with a hold full o’ lush Gold Boxes. These boxes are positively sprouting with new life and vibrant colors sure to take root in the hearts of all pirates, even those without a green thumb.
This month's gold box is stocked with a full bouquet of items like Verdant Lobsters, Verdant Chameleons, Verdant Tigers, Pet Rocks, and Verdant Seals, Spring Green hair dye, ‘n more.
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until April 17th at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Just like the first bulbs of spring, this box won't be around long. Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
CARPe DIEm!
Here’s To A Verdant Spring!
Sacre bleu! Now’s yer chance to honor royalty! Own a subscription that runs through April, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a bust of His Ultimate Magnificence. These Admiral Finius busts will class up any joint both on land and sea.
Tired of hidin’ inside an in from the weather? Spring is closin’ in which means the seas are openin’ again. Isn’t it time ye dust off the rust? Earn the April Seal o'Piracy by Completin’ three actions to add to yer explorer reputation.
We’re celebrating spring with a ship built fer pirates with a green thumb. In fact, the new Verdant Class baghlah looks a bit overgrown. Perhaps rum doesn’t mix with gardening? The main deck is covered in wild flowered vines and thick overgrowth, and even the ship's wheel has been replaced by a giant sun flower. The reflecting pond in the main hold is barely visible with all the green overgrowth. Pay close attention as ye wander this ship - ye never know what's hidden among all those plants!
Set a course for a hopping good time and visit yer local shipyard today!
March 2023
Lean, Mean, Super Swabbies on the Scene!
Spice ahoy! There looks to be a new seasoning flavoring the ocean. Allspice, a zesty new commodity just discovered in distant lands, can now be won by pirates defeating brigands and barbarians. Apothecaries may use this as the key ingredient in Rum Spice.
Enter the Crimson Company, a hardened band of Mercenaries who've become disgruntled with the status-quo of Imperial Marine life. These Imperial troopers have seen some things and they’re looking to make their own fortunes at sea. In fact, they’re taking on new clients, like ye!
Like any pirate, these ex-Imperials will man yer stations, but only if ye give ‘em, a split o’ the booty. They’re as rum-thirsty as any pirate, however they also demand that their grog comes with a little kick. A dash o’ Rum Spice fer every Merc should do the trick.
To celebrate the arrival of the Crimson Company, we're hosting a Spicy Weekend! Expect to see the oceans become a little more seasoned! That's right, hit the seas and have a much higher chance at finding some Allspicy goodness to make your Mercenaries happy. Keep an eye out, brigands may now also start carrying rum spice, giving pirates a chance to plunder it. Happy hunting!
Release details can be found Here.
Magic of Spring
Are ye startin' to feel like this winter will ne'er end? Good news! Sprin' Green Boxes 'ave sprouted even afore the ground has thawed. We reckon it a way t' chase those winter ice blues away.
Don’t ye worry, mates. Like previous years, we’ve added a wee bit o’ luck to each box. While ye can still find Spring Green, ye may also find Emerald finery. Uncanny Crows, Mystical Monkeys, Faerie Foxes, and Pooka Hares. That’s not all, these boxes are also chock-full of magically delicious spring green and emerald clothing, furniture, chromas, 'n more!
From now until 3:00 PM PDT on March 20, 2023 you'll receive a free Spring Green Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Spring Green Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. The Spring Green Mystery Boxes are only available for a limited time, so may the luck o’ the pirates be with ye this spring!
Test Yer Luck In Tournaments
Even pirates need to take care with whom they cross swords with. Own a subscription that runs through March, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Madam Yu Jian Bust. Be aware; it would be wise to observe the custom of paying tribute to the Mistress of the jade sword, lest you incur her ire. When that happens, we’re afraid yer luck’s run out.
Yer bust of the Queen of The Jade Empire have ye feelin’ lucky? Why not test yer skills in a few tournaments? Earn the March Seal o'Piracy by by participatin’ in 4 tournaments.
It’s yer lucky month, time for some fun! The Funhouse Class sloop is full o' surprise an' amusement. Fer one thing, ye won't be needin' ladders to go below decks, not when this beauty's equipped with spiral slides! Take yer best mates (or yer worst enemies) into the heart of the ship an make use o' th' dunk tank. The shark in the tank ought to give 'em a good scare! If ye wander into quarters that look askew, don't worry, it ain't on account of too much rum. It's a funhouse, after all!
February 2023
Pretty In Hot Pink
Ye’ve seen yer mates rush to the palace shop fer a last minute box o’chocolates to warm the heart of their special mate, but will that really keep ‘em warm while sailin’ frozen seas? Ye need somethin’ with a bit more heat - somehin’ a bit more pink. This month’s gold box is bursting with hot pink finds the lass or lad in yer life will adore! What says “I hearty ye” more than a creature named after ye? Just be sure each box has some holes in it. Trust us on this one…
This month’s gold box is stocked with booty the lass or lad in yer life will adore! Ye'll find heart-swelling hot pink treasures like Smoochin’ Seahorses, Moonstruck Mollusks, Caring Cats, Loverines, Passionate Pelicans, hot pink hair dye, ‘n more.
Find Gold Boxes at yer island bank until February 13th at 3 PM PDT. Get the full list o' goods by checking the Gold Box page. Best act fast before ye forget the special day ‘n yer forced to walk the plank! Visit the Gold Safe at your island bank to buy Gold Boxes today!
Gone Batty In The Cold
There’s nothing like having a special hearty to snuggle with on a cold winter night. We got ye mate. Own a subscription that runs through February, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Winged Cat Plushie. Not only does it snuggle, but it can take flight if you need a new perspective this winter.
X marks the spot this month. Earn the February Seal o'Piracy by completin’ at least one buried expedition. So dust off the spyglass and set sail into uncharted waters.
If’n ye are having trouble keeping warm, even with her winged purring mate, we got ye covered. This month ye can sail the frozen seas in the blistering Torrid Class sloop. No more worrying about a freeze, this’ll slice through any icy waters. This Red-hot vessel will surely be the envy of every shivering enemy ye grapple with. This ship will only be available all month, so be sure to check your local shipyard and order one today.
January 2023
Defrostin’ the Ice Box
With all of the holiday shenanigans our haunted intruders caused, we were worried the brigands would nab all the winter creatures too. As a safeguard, a stash of rare, undeniably cool creatures were placed into a deep freeze until they could find a new home. Now that the spirits have faded into the mist, we’ve decided to remove ‘em from cold storage n’ find honorable pirates willin’ to give them a home or make ‘em part of thar crew.
Crack open this month's Ice Mystery Box and stare briskly at the chilly offerings. These ice cubes may contain frigid items like Frost Wyrms, Ice Kraklings, Slushy Swashbuckling Penguins, Subzero Pandas, Frost foxes, Shiverin' Sheep, and more!
From 10:00 AM PDT on January 13, 2023 until 3:00 PM PDT on January 23, 2023 you'll receive a free Ice Mystery Box for every $9.99 you spend on doubloons, or every month of subscription time you purchase!
For more information about the full contents of the 2023 Ice Mystery Box, as well as the official rules, please check the Promotion Details. Get'm quick before they begin to melt!
Long Winter Nights
Have the long winter nights got ye down? Has the cold kept ye away from entering the shadows and entering the vampire sanctum? Don’t worry, ye can now have a piece of the sanctum in yer very own cabin. Own a subscription that runs through January, or make a purchase of $9.99 or more this month to receive a Mother o' Nyght Portrait. Don’t worry, she doesn’t bite. Or does she?
You’re already sailing the icy waters, why not do a little pillaging too? Earn the January Seal o'Piracy by participating in 3 sea battles involving a Junk and 3 sea battles involving a Fanchuan.
A handful of shipmasters were recently boasting about their mastery of ship building. Their creations were the most elaborate, the most intricate or most the most expensive ships around. Imagine their amazement when a pirate with a simple sword set to work on a block of ice to craft a beautiful sloop. The shipmasters banded together to find the ultimate sword fighters on the oceans and have them craft full size ships of ice! On this polar paradise, ye'll need to keep a firm footing, so ye don't fall overboard! With yer favorite ice skates, ye'll glide around the smooth surfaces of this Arctic class sloop. Ye'll have no worry about yer snowballs melting on this arctic enchantment.
