First voyage manual

Beginner Guide

Learn the stable fundamentals before you board: build a crew, search cursed locations, bring treasure home, and know when survival matters more than one last piece of loot.

Last verified August 18, 2026
Crew size1–4 pirates
Main goalReturn loot to the ship
Core toolElastic arms
EmotesZ · X · C

Chapter 01

Your first-run checklist

  • Choose solo play or gather up to four pirates before entering the cursed location.
  • Keep one clear route back to the ship before the crew pushes deeper for treasure.
  • Test grab, pull, throw, and environmental interactions with the elastic arms early.
  • Carry useful loot home in small wins instead of risking the whole crew for one perfect haul.

Chapter 02

The complete voyage loop

1 · Board

Form the crew and enter the location

2 · Search

Light corners and uncover containers

3 · Decide

Fight, hide, distract, or retreat

4 · Return

Get treasure and at least one pirate home

Chapter 03

Survive as a crew

Good crews naturally split into searching, hauling, watching for threats, and protecting the retreat. Roles can change every minute, but everyone should know where the exit line is.

  • Use distractions deliberately instead of letting every pirate panic in a different direction.
  • The developer confirms a physical butt-slam rescue for downed crewmates; the exact timing and controls should be checked in the live build.
  • When the route becomes noisy or crowded, protect the loot already secured rather than feeding the next monster.