# X Marks the Spot

X Marks the Spot is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 30 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 3.

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 3)
- **Playing time:** 30 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Complexity:** 1.5 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2011
- **Categories:** Pirates
- **Mechanics:** Tile Placement

**Designers:** Mike Richie

**Artists:** Nigel Sade

**Publishers:** Rather Dashing Games

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/x-marks-the-spot)
- [X Marks the Spot in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/x-marks-the-spot)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103811)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-10-11. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._