The Ship's Log

Tips, strategy and news from the Pirate Deal crew.

Want to Play Monopoly Deal Online? Meet Pirate Deal
Monopoly Deal is made for one table. Pirate Deal is the same quick race to three sets, with friends anywhere or strangers online, on iPhone and Android.
5 min read
How to Win Monopoly Deal: 12 Tips That Actually Work
The rules that decide who wins, and the habits of the people who keep winning.
7 min read
Monopoly Deal Strategy: Card Counts, Odds and Advanced Tactics
What's in the deck, which sets pay the most, and how to plan your three plays.
8 min read
Pirate Deal vs Monopoly Deal: What's Different, and Why We Think It's Better
The same quick set-collecting fun, plus online play, new cards and house rules.
6 min read
The Fastest-Growing Board and Card Games in 2026
Card games are leading the way. The numbers behind Pokémon, Magic and board games on phones.
5 min read