Official:Team Competitions
Team Competitions
Team Competitions are fun events that split the oceans into multiple teams who must compete to accomplish a particular goal before time runs out! Typically every pirate who participates earns a fabulous trophy for having done so, with higher placing teams winning fancier ones.
Listed here are more details on Team Competitions past and present...
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!
Competition
- Pirates can participate by defeating foes on land and sea. That can be in frays, pillaging, or even Haunted Seas. This may earn the pirate aboard the winning vessel or part of the winning fray randomly colored globs of goop.
- Trade your goop in with Bilgegargle and his Tub o' Goo for holiday themed goodies.
The competition ends on Friday, January 3rd.
Globs of Goop Trade-in
Goop can be turned inside the Palace on each of the following islands:
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Rock
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
- Pirates earn a trophy depending on how much goop their team collects.
- Other holiday and anniversary-themed items can be obtained in exchange for various colors of goop.
- Pirates earn trophies depending on how much goop they trade in.
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 exchange ‘em fer a fine selection o’ goodies the pumpkin pirate brought from his island haunt.
Competition
In celebration of Halloween, special trinkets can be won as part of the Bugaboo Bonanza event. During the event, trinkets can be won from Brigand Kings and Sea Monster Hunt locations. These trinkets can be exchanged at a trading post for thematic furniture. New trinkets can drop in the following areas:
- King Crunch Bar from BKs
- Kraken Blood Sucker from Kraken lair
- Piscean Peanut Butter Cup from Atlantis
- Phantom Kiss from Haunted Seas
- Gummy Ghoul from Cursed Isles
Prizes
The following furniture items can be obtained from the trading post:
- All Hallows Armchair
- Darkling Dinghy
- Sea Beasties Bar
- Bugaboo Bed
- Treat Trunk
The competition ends on Friday, November 1st at 3 PM PST.
2024 Pirate Summer Games
It's the 2024 Pirate Summer Games! Choose your best puzzle and compete for pirate honor, glory and exclusive trophies!
Competition
Every pirate in the ocean has been randomly assigned to one of five teams, each named after a different monster from Greek mythology: Cyclops, Gorgon, Cerberus, Hydra, and Minotaur. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Competing in a rated one-on-one puzzle challenge against a pirate from another team. Eligible puzzles for these challenges are Swordfighting, Rumble, Drinking and Treasure Drop.
- Placing first, second or third in a Puzzle Competition, either in an individual puzzle or Overall. Placing in the Overall category is worth more points than an individual category.
The competition ends on August 11th.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
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.
In preparation o' this momentous occasion, the elves worked up a real hunger buildin' some excitin' new anniversary ‘n winter-themed booty fer ye pirates t' plunder. However, because they got into the nog and are now hangry, they’ll only give up the booty if’n ye bring them some gingerbread treats. Go forth and collect Gingerversary Cookies from yer pirate activities. The more Cookies ye collect, the more booty ye can earn.
Competition
- Pirates can participate by defeating foes on land and sea. That can be in frays, pillaging, grave yards, or citadels. This may earn the pirate aboard the winning vessel or part of the winning fray randomly colored Gingerversary Cookies.
- Trade your Gingerversary Cookies in with the Elf Herald for holiday themed goodies.
The competition begins sometime on December 15th and ends on Friday, January 5th. Check the notice board to determine if the competition is active.
Gingerversary Cookies Trade-in
Cookies can be turned in near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Rock
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
- Obsidian: Port Venture
Prizes
- Pirates earn a trophy depending on how many Gingerversary Cookies their team collects.
- Other holiday and anniversary-themed items can be obtained in exchange for Gingerversary Cookies.
- Pirates earn trophies depending on how many Cookies they trade in.
2023 Tooth & Nail IV: Face the Fightin' Fuzzballs
A shadowy presence known only as "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.
Competition
Pirates on all oceans are randomly placed into one of several werewolf packs (or teams). For the duration of the competition.
- Participate and earn points for your pack for every roving band of island-dwelling werewolves you defeat in a rumble fray.
The competition ends on Wednesday, November 1st at 3 PM PST.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, all participants will receive a commemorative trophy, with the most prestigious going to the members of the victorious pack! Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
2022 Barnabas’ Boo-Humbug!
Barnabas has invaded the mortal realm to steal holiday cheer! He’s capturin’ elves to force ‘em to make gifts fer ghosts in the Haunted Seas! Only magical wishes o’ goodwill can free the elves n’ cast the grumpy ghost and his haunted hordes back to their shadowy domain!
During the event, collect Winter Wishes fer fightin’ ghosts n’ turn ‘em in to get piratey gifts the elves stockpiled ‘fore the ghostly invasion. The more Wishes collected, the stronger the elves become.
Competition
- Pirates can participate by defeating ghostly foes. That can be in frays, pillaging, or even Haunted Seas. This may earn the pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) randomly colored wishes o’ goodwill.
- Trade your wishes o’ goodwill in for holiday themed goodies.
The competition ends on Monday, January 3rd.
Wishes Trade-in
Wishes can be turned in near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Rock
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
- Pirates earn a trophy depending on how many wishes o’ goodwill their team collects.
- Other holiday themed items can be obtained in exchange for wishes o’ goodwill.
- Be aware that Barnabas only reveals some of his trades, others have to have uncovered by having enough ingredients.
2022 Tooth & Nail III: Face the Fightin' Fuzzballs
A shadowy presence known only as "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.
Competition
Pirates on all oceans are randomly placed into one of several werewolf packs (or teams). For the duration of the competition.
- Participate and earn points for your pack for every roving band of island-dwelling werewolves you defeat in a rumble fray.
The competition ends on Friday, November 1st at 3 PM PST.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, all participants will receive a commemorative trophy, with the most prestigious going to the members of the victorious pack! Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
2021 All Elfed Up
'Twas a strong nog...too strong...even for elves. Toy designs became...unique, and rummed-up sprites staggered 'round the islands droppin' parts afore noddin' off. Then Brigands - the blaggards! Stole them toy parts and even the hats right off o' their wee sleepin' heads!
Hark! Take them parts back by battlin’ Brigands ‘n Barbarians and put 'em together into new toys to save the holidays! Who knows, maybe these, er, eccentric toys'll be the hit o' the season! Collect 3 parts for each toy and assemble them into 3 new furniture items: Mr. Potato Sleds, Sock Skunkys, and Parsnip Patch Dolls.
Competition
- Pirates can participate by defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This may earn the pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random toy part.
- Collecting three (3) different ingredients to form a set, and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below).
The competition ends on Monday, January 3rd at 3 PM PST.
Ingredients
Toy parts can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all oceans and a ship on Dark Seas (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available in the palace of each of the following islands:
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Rock
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
- Pirates earn a trophy once they've assembled a toy for the first time.
- Pirates earn a furniture item after assembling 3 of a particular toy item.
2021 Trick-ARR-Treat Event
It's Halloween, mates! Choose your best puzzle and compete for pirate honor, glory and exclusive trophies!
Competition
Every pirate in the ocean has been randomly assigned to one of five dastardly sweet teams, each guaranteed to rot your teeth and give you nightmares. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team and sweet tasty bling for their trophy page.
Pirates participate by defeating brigands and barbarians while on a pillage, earning candy in the process - this candy came in the form of trophies.
The competition ends on Wednesday, November 3rd at 10 AM PDT.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked along with trophies for the amount of candy you earn. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
2021 Pirate Summer Games
It's the 2021 Pirate Summer Games! Choose your best puzzle and compete for pirate honor, glory and exclusive trophies!
Competition
Every pirate in the ocean has been randomly assigned to one of five teams, each named after a different monster from Greek mythology: Cyclops, Gorgon, Cerberus, Hydra, and Minotaur. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Competing in a rated one-on-one puzzle challenge against a pirate from another team. Eligible puzzles for these challenges are Swordfighting, Rumble, Drinking and Treasure Drop.
- Placing first, second or third in a Puzzle Competition, either in an individual puzzle or Overall. Placing in the Overall category is worth more points than an individual category.
The competition ends on August 8th.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
2020 Festive Food Fight
This year's shipment o’ tasty ingredients fer ye pirate’s holiday feast was waylaid by hordes o’ Brigands and Barbarians! Such a dire deed has stirred even Jack Frost's frozen heart into action. Help Jolly Jack Frost by battlin’ Brigands ‘n Barbarians. While good ol’ Jack will try to take the credit fer savin’ the day, he’ll let those who assist him keep some of the rescued ingredients. Bring your ingredients to the statue he erected in his honor ‘n cook up 3 new furniture items: Gingerbread Sloop, Rum Nog, and Chocolate Doubloons.
Competition
- Pirates can participate by defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This may earn the pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random ingredient.
- Collecting three (3) different ingredients to form a set, and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below).
The competition ends on Monday, January 4th at 3 PM PST.
Ingredients
Ingredients can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all classic oceans and a ship on Dark Seas (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Rock
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
- Pirates earn a trophy once they've assembled a festive food item for the first time.
- Pirates earn a furniture item after assembling 3 of a particular festive food item.
2020 Vampirates 2
The ocean's brigands have unearthed something terrible: an ancient vampire curse! They've taken to it rather warmly, so mortal pirates be warned! Losing a puzzle challenge to a brigand or pirate who has been affected by the vampirate curse will force pirates to become one of them. Telltale signs of having contracted vampirism include sharp fangs, abnormal eye colors 'n insatiable thirst fer blood. Any vampirates who are bested in battle by a pure-blooded mortal will find themselves cured of their affliction.
Competition
Pirates on all oceans are randomly placed into one of four vampire covens (or teams) for the duration of the competition.
- Participate and earn points for your coven by defeating pirates from opposing teams in 1 v. 1 and team puzzle challenges.
The competition ends on Monday, November 2nd at 3 PM PST.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, all participants will receive a commemorative trophy, with the most prestigious going to the members of the victorious coven! Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
2019 Ye Jolly Toymakers
Brigands have once again besieged the Toymakers shipments and pillaged their cargo. Help the Toymakers by battlin’ Brigands and Barbarians and pillaging special toy part trinkets as prizes. Sets of toy parts may be brought to trading posts and assembled into 3 brand new toy furniture items: Pirate Teddy, Hobby Pony, and a Loot Train
Competition
- Pirates can participate by defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This may earn the pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random toy part.
- Collecting three (3) matching toy parts and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below).
The competition ends on Thursday, January 2nd at 3 PM PST.
Toy Parts
Toys can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all oceans except Crimson (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Midnight: Alpha Island
- Cobalt: Dragon's Nest
- Viridian: Dragon's Nest
- Sage: Greenwich Island
- Hunter: Quetzal Island
- Malachite: Saltstraum Island
- Crimson: Dragon's Nest
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
- Pirates earn a trophy once they've assembled a toy for the first time.
- Pirates earn a furniture item after assembling a toy.
2019 Tooth & Nail Return II: Sea Wolves' Revenge
A shadowy presence known only as "The Grizzled Baron" has returned to cursed the seas this Halloween, and now werewolfism is running rampant across the oceans. Not only that, but packs of wild werewolves can now be found harassing islands throughout the archipelagos! Show you're the leader of the pack this October and break the power of the sinister beast lord by battling the howling hordes and coming out on top!
Competition
Pirates on all oceans are randomly placed into one of several werewolf packs (or teams). For the duration of the competition.
- Participate and earn points for your pack for every roving band of island-dwelling werewolves you defeat in a rumble fray.
The competition ends on Friday, November 4th at 3 PM PST.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, all participants will receive a commemorative trophy, with the most prestigious going to the members of the victorious pack! Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Sealpocalypse Now: A'uk's Revenge
Three winters ago, an unfathomable (albeit adorable) EVIL arose in the frozen north that threatened to engulf the ocean. The return of the dread seal king A'uk was narrowly stopped through the combined bravery of pirating folk and the spirits of a lost race of warrior penguins.
Hark! Evil once more rears its sinister head! The seal-sorceress X'ukara, mother of A'uk, has risen from the snows to punish the realm for her son's imprisonment. She has once more called forth the legions of A'uk to wreak her vengeance!
Arise ye pirates and embrace yer inner penguin! The fate of the very ocean hangs in the balance!
Competition
The ocean has been divided into four teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Your team color is shown on your penguin hat. Pirates can participate in two ways:
- Defeating Sealperial Outposts to collect artefact pieces.
- Collecting three (3) artefact pieces and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below). This will earn your team points, and trophies for you.
Additionally, assemble three (3) copies of an artefact and ye will earn a piece of furniture resembling that artefact.
The competition ends on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 3 PM PST.
Artifact Pieces
- Artifact pieces are tradeable, stackable items that will show up in the Miscellaneous section of your Booty tab.
- Assembling an artifact will consume the three components that were used in the process (one item of each type, not the entire stack if you have more than one).
- There are three different artifacts:
- Ancient Penguin Fetish
- Ancient Seal Fetish
- X’ukara Statue
Artifacts can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all Classic oceans, Festivity's ship on Obsidian (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Obsidian: Port Venture
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Island
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
At the end of the competition, festive holiday trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Not only that, but there are additional trophies available for pirates who diligently assemble a variety of artefacts. Try to earn them all!
2018 Wraithly Raiders
The curtain between the mortal seas and the spectral abyss has once again been torn wide open. Barnabas' spectral powers have cursed all pirates into a ghostly state! Only a horde of wicked Brigands and Barbarians who have made a pact with the pale Brigand King have been spared, and even now they race to do his unearthly bidding! Arise ye spectral swashbucklers, and defeat these turncoats to the mortal realm and shatter Barnabas' hold over the corporeal seas to restore the divide between the planes!
Competition
The ocean has been divided into four teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Pirates can participate and earn points for their teams...
- Participate by defeating individual brigands and barbarians while on a pillage
The competition ends on Friday, November 2nd at 3 PM PST.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, goolish trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done. Pirates can also earn trophies based upon the number of individual brigands and barbarians they defeated.
2017 A Krak In The Ice
The Frost Kraken has attacked Captain Snowbeard in search of revenge, scattering his toys across the seven seas and threatening the holiday season! Collect the scattered toys so Captain Snowbeard can focus on tracking down and defeating the Frost Kraken.
Pirates can participate by defeating Brigands and Barbarians to win toy parts and assembling them into Monkey Guns, Shark Gliders, and Pirate Play Sets.
Competition
The ocean has been divided into five teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Joining a pillage and defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This will earn every pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random toy part and points for their associated team.
- Collecting three (3) toy components and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below). This will earn your team a large number of points.
The competition ends on Tuesday, January 2nd at 3 PM PST.
Toy Parts
- Toy parts are tradeable, stackable items that will show up in the Miscellaneous section of your Booty tab.
- Assembling a toy will consume the three components that were used in the process (one item of each type, not the entire stack if you have more than one).
- There are three different toys:
- Blast Monkey
- Sky-shark Glider
- Pirate Playset
Toys can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all Classic oceans, Festivity's ship on Obsidian (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Obsidian: Port Venture
- Cerulean: Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Island
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
At the end of the competition, festive holiday trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Not only that, but there are additional trophies available for pirates who diligently assemble a variety of toys. Try to earn them all!
2017 Trick-ARR-Treat Event
It's Halloween, mates! Choose your best puzzle and compete for pirate honor, glory and exclusive trophies!
Competition
Every pirate in the ocean has been randomly assigned to one of five dastardly sweet teams, each guaranteed to rot your teeth and give you nightmares. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team and sweet tasty bling for their trophy page.
Pirates participate by defeating brigands and barbarians while on a pillage, earning candy in the process - this candy came in the form of trophies.
The competition ends on Wednesday, November 1st at 10 AM PDT.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked along with trophies for the amount of candy you earn. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
2016 Pirate Summer Games
It's the 2016 Pirate Summer Games! Choose your best puzzle and compete for pirate honor, glory and exclusive trophies!
Competition
Every pirate in the ocean has been randomly assigned to one of five teams, each named after a different monster from Greek mythology: Cyclops, Gorgon, Cerberus, Hydra, and Minotaur. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Competing in a rated one-on-one puzzle challenge against a pirate from another team. Eligible puzzles for these challenges are Swordfighting, Rumble, Drinking and Treasure Drop.
- Placing first, second or third in a Puzzle Competition, either in an individual puzzle or Overall. Placing in the Overall category is worth more points than an individual category.
The competition ends on Monday, August 22nd at 10 AM PDT.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Sealpocalypse Now: A'uk's Revenge
Long ago the warrior Pengmunks captured the Dread Seal King A'uk and imprisoned him using magic artefacts. Now, Imperial excavations in the frozen north have stumbled upon these artefacts and unleashed an unthinkable curse on the oceans.
The Legions of A'uk and the spirits of the Pengmunks have transformed Imperials and pirates to continue their ancient struggle. Join together as Swashbuckling Penguins to defeat the Sealperial plot and save the oceans!
Competition
The ocean has been divided into four teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Your team color is shown on your penguin hat. Pirates can participate in two ways:
- Defeating Sealperial Outposts to collect artefact pieces.
- Collecting three (3) artefact pieces and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below). This will earn your team points, and trophies for you.
Additionally, assemble three (3) copies of an artefact and ye will earn a piece of furniture resembling that artefact.
The competition ends on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 3 PM PST.
Artefact Pieces
- Artefact pieces are tradeable, stackable items that will show up in the Miscellaneous section of your Booty tab.
- Assembling an artefact will consume the three components that were used in the process (one item of each type, not the entire stack if you have more than one).
- Assembling an artefact will grant the pirate a piece of furniture with the same name as the assembled artefact.
- There are three different artefacts:
- Ancient Tablet (Sealing Tablet Top, Sealing Tablet Chunk, Sealing Tablet Base)
- Crystal Seal (Ceremonial Seal Crystal, Ceremonial Seal Gems, Ceremonial Seal Base)
- Penguin Idol (Phaseal Penguin Figure, Phaseal Penguin Base, Phaseal Penguin Gems)
Artefacts can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all oceans (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Cerulean : Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Island
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
At the end of the competition, festive holiday trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Not only that, but there are additional trophies available for pirates who diligently assemble a variety of artefacts. Try to earn them all!
A Krak In The Ice
A never before seen Kraken — the Frost Kraken has attacked Captain Snowbeard while transporting his cargo of toys, scattering them across the seven seas. Now Captain Snowbeard is distracted from his normal duties, solely focused on one thing — revenge!
His intense vendetta is threatening the holiday season! Collect the scattered toys and use them to help Captain Snowbeard track down and defeat the Frost Kraken and save the day!
Competition
The ocean has been divided into five teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Joining a pillage and defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This will earn every pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random toy part and points for their associated team.
- Collecting three (3) toy components and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below). This will earn your team a large number of points.
The competition ends on Friday, January 2nd at 3 PM PST.
Toy Parts
- Toy parts are tradeable, stackable items that will show up in the Miscellaneous section of your Booty tab.
- Assembling a toy will consume the three components that were used in the process (one item of each type, not the entire stack if you have more than one).
- There are three different toys:
- Gunwhale (Whale Doll, Twine, Miniature Toy Cannon)
- Soldier Scout (Toy Soldier, Spyglass, Pogo Stick)
- Octo Bomber (Octopus Plush, Propeller Beanie, Sack of Marbles)
Toys can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all oceans (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Cerulean : Alpha Island and Dragon's Nest
- Meridian: Dragon's Nest and Saltstraum Island
- Emerald: Greenwich Island and Quetzal Island
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
At the end of the competition, festive holiday trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Not only that, but there are additional trophies available for pirates who diligently assemble a variety of toys. Try to earn them all!
2012 Pirate Summer Games
It's the 2012 Pirate Summer Games! Choose your best puzzle and compete for pirate honor, glory and exclusive trophies!
Competition
Every pirate in the ocean has been randomly assigned to one of five teams, each named after a different monster from Greek mythology: Cyclops, Gorgon, Cerberus, Hydra, and Minotaur. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Competing in a rated one-on-one puzzle challenge against a pirate from another team. Eligible puzzles for these challenges are Swordfighting, Rumble, Drinking and Treasure Drop.
- Placing first, second or third in a Puzzle Competition, either in an individual puzzle or Overall. Placing in the Overall category is worth more points than an individual category.
The competition ends on Monday, August 13th at 10 AM PDT.
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Icebound
Velasco Thorsson, that haughty yet brave explorer, has made it through the icy maelstrom to discover a direct passage from his ocean to yers! Alas, dead in the wintry waters he is, unless he can get enough supplies to sail home. So take ye to the frosty seas and wrest the supplies from the clutches of ice-blooded brigands and help the intrepid explorer make it back home to complete his voyage!
Competition
The ocean has been divided into five teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways:
- Joining a pillage on a player vessel and defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This will earn every pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random expedition supply item and points for their associated team.
- Collecting three (3) matching parts of an expedition supply kit and "assembling" it at an appropriate location (see below). This will earn your team a large number of points.
The competition ends on Wednesday, January 4th at 3 PM PDT.
Expedition Supplies
- Expedition supplies are tradeable, stackable items that will show up in the Miscellaneous section of your Booty tab.
- Assembling a supply kit will consume the three components that were used in the process (one item of each type, not the entire stack if you have more than one).
- There are three different kinds of supply kits:
- Sailing Rations Kit (Dried Beans, Dried Fruit, Ship's Biscuit)
- Ship Materials Kit (Sail Patches, Ship Planking, Rope)
- Survival Supply Kit (Fur Blankets, Heating Oil, Weatherproofing Tar)
- Expedition supply kits can be assembled at Velasco Thorsson's depot near the docks on the following islands:
- Midnight: Alpha Island
- Cobalt: Dragon's Nest
- Viridian: Dragon's Nest
- Sage: Greenwich Island
- Hunter: Quetzal Island
- Malachite: Saltstraum Rock
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
At the end of the competition, trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Not only that, but there are additional trophies available for pirates who diligently assemble a variety of supply kits. Try to earn them all!
Tyrant's Toadies
The brigands have sunken to a new low. They've started to accept mercenary pay from the Emperor and his Imperials! There's really only one course of action open to honorable pirates everywhere: beat some sense into those scurvy blaggards and relieve them of their filthy Imperial lucre!
Competition
The pirates of the oceans have been divided into several teams, each of which has been challenged to relieve the brigands of as much gold as they can before the competition ends!
- Team assignments are based on your crew. All members of a crew will be on the same team, so be sure to work together!
- Team points are earned from defeating any kind of NPP opponent at sea: Brigands, Barbarians, Brigand Kings, Merchants and Monkey Boats.
- Team points are earned for the team/crew running the pillage, so be sure to job for crews that are on your team!
- Team points are awarded at the end of battle: you don't have to wait until the divvy to be credited!
The competition ends on Monday, June 20th at 3 PM PDT.
Prizes
You'll earn trophies while you participate, and one grand trophy based on your team's ranking when the competition ends!
Ye Jolly Toymakers
None too keen on the beating they received last holiday, the Brigands and Barbarians have exacted their revenge: they've stolen all the presents meant for the boys and girls of the oceans! Not only that, but they also broke them into pieces! Unsurprisingly, it's likely they're going to get coal in their stockings again this year.
Thankfully, you can help! Hit the seas and beat up the Brigands and Barbarians to reclaim toy parts, and then save the season by using those parts to re-assemble the lost toys!
Competition
The ocean has been divided into five teams, with pirates from the same crew all being placed on the same team. Pirates can participate and earn points for their team in two ways...
- Joining a pillage and defeating a Brigand or Barbarian ship in Sea Battle. This will earn every pirate aboard the winning vessel one (1) random toy part and points for their associated team.
- Collecting three (3) matching toy parts and "assembling" them at an appropriate location (see below). This will earn your team a large number of points.
The competition ends on Tuesday, January 4th at 3 PM PST.
Toy Parts
Toys can be assembled in the following locations:
- Festivity's House on all oceans except Crimson (see event whisk on notice board)
Another location is available near the docks of each of the following islands:
- Midnight: Alpha Island
- Cobalt: Dragon's Nest
- Viridian: Dragon's Nest
- Sage: Greenwich Island
- Hunter: Quetzal Island
- Malachite: Saltstraum Island
- Crimson: Dragon's Nest
- Opal: Quetzal-Insel
- Jade: Isla Greenwich
Prizes
At the end of the competition, festive holiday trophies will be awarded to each participant depending on how their team ranked. Once ended, you can check the Notice Board's 'Competition' tab to see how your team has done.
Not only that, but there are additional trophies available for pirates who diligently assemble a variety of toys. Try to earn them all!
Past Competitions
For historical info on competitions in Puzzle Pirates' past, check out the Team Competition listings on the YPPedia.
