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So hoist the Jolly Roger and get ready to set sail in the ultimate pirate adventure!\nSail forth and free the Caribbean, fearless captain!\n \n \nFeatures:\n \nDESIGN YOUR OWN UNIQUE PIRATE SHIP\n \n- Dozens of ship types, from schooners to battleships\n- A ton of equipment for ship upgrading to choose from\n \nAN ENGAGING SETTING\n \n- An enthralling, romantic Caribbean sea setting\n- A light touch of the fantasy genre: sea monsters, artifacts and more\n \nFIERCE PIRATE SHIP BATTLES\n \n- Fight battleships built by real players, not AI bots\n- Ship battles with detailed visuals and graphics\n- Dominate the arena and earn first place in the leaderboard\n \nCAMPAIGN MODE WITH PVE BATTLES\n \n- Take action in an exciting Caribbean story full of adventure\n- Earn goods for PvP and get a chance to unlock legendary ships\n \n \nPirate Ships is a building and fighting PvP game.\nEarn and craft pieces of equipment, discover the best combinations, upgrade your ship and test your skills against other players!\n \nOne does not simply sail into the Caribbean. 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