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The Rules of Pirating in Sea of Thieves

Ahoy there, matey! Here be 50 fake pirate rules for the high seas of Sea of Thieves to make your swashbucklin' adventures more entertaining:

  1. Ye must dance a jig before every battle to show yer enthusiasm.
  2. Any booty discovered must be shared equally with the nearest seagull.
  3. When approached by a rival crew, offer them grog before combat begins.
  4. Always address yer crewmates as "ye scurvy dog" at least once per voyage.
  5. All skeletons encountered must be given a proper pirate name.
  6. Swab the deck with the nearest enemy's face after victory.
  7. If ye spot a rainbow, ye must follow it to find the legendary "Chest o' Colors."
  8. It be bad luck to speak of mermaids, so refer to them as "fishy folk."
  9. Every voyage must begin with a dramatic "Aye, aye, Captain!"
  10. The ship's cat gets the final say in all navigation decisions.
  11. Declare a parley with any ghost ship ye encounter to hear their spooky stories.
  12. Paint yer ship with the most flamboyant colors ye can find to confuse yer enemies.
  13. Any sea creature ye see must be serenaded with a shanty.
  14. Yell "Shiver me timbers!" every time ye hit an obstacle.
  15. Always wear an eyepatch, even if ye have both eyes.
  16. Before setting sail, each pirate must tell a joke that involves a chicken.
  17. It be forbidden to use the "repair" button when yer ship springs a leak; ye must bail water with a bucket.
  18. When plundering an island, ye must leave a single banana as payment.
  19. If a crewmate falls overboard, ye must throw a party in their honor.
  20. All crew meetings must be conducted on the crow's nest.
  21. Adopt a pirate nickname and use it exclusively for all communications.
  22. Whenever ye see a barrel, ye must check if it's full of grog.
  23. Pigs are considered sacred, and ye must offer them rum before settin' sail.
  24. No pirate can leave an outpost without singing a sea shanty.
  25. When cannonballs be low, ye must challenge a crewmate to a duel with cutlasses.
  26. Any crab found must be knighted and given a tiny sword.
  27. The captain's hat grants the wearer the right to call themselves captain for an hour.
  28. Swearing on deck be punishable by being made to walk the plank.
  29. Only grog-drunk pirates are allowed to steer the ship.
  30. Anytime ye reach a shipwreck, ye must offer condolences and a moment of silence.
  31. The first pirate to spot the Kraken gets to choose the next island to plunder.
  32. All treasure maps must be deciphered while standing on one leg.
  33. Sharks must be referred to as "landlubbers of the deep."
  34. Whenever a storm approaches, ye must all shout, "Thar be Poseidon's wrath!"
  35. Every island has a "Captain's Log" - a diary ye must add to before departing.
  36. Offering a banana to an enemy crew be a gesture of goodwill.
  37. In times of danger, the youngest pirate gets to choose the escape plan.
  38. The most dramatic pirate death in battle must be immortalized in song.
  39. The tallest pirate must climb the crow's nest to sing "I'm the King of the World
  40. Grog be currency, and all payments must be made in barrels of the finest.
  41. Any crab caught skitterin' aboard the ship is considered a stowaway and must be promoted to ship's mascot.
  42. When in doubt, consult the ship's magic eight-ball for decisions.
  43. All barrels must be labeled with pirate puns or ye'll walk the plank.
  44. Cursed cannonballs be considered cursed whispers and must be spoken to softly.
  45. When approaching an enemy ship, ye must issue a "Yo-ho-ho!"
  46. Any pirate caught napping on the job must be dubbed "Captain Slumberbeard."
  47. Bury a banana on every island ye visit for future generations of fruit-loving pirates.
  48. All disputes must be settled with a game of "Rock, Paper, Cutlass."
  49. The navigator must wear a blindfold and follow the crew's directions.
  50. If a fellow pirate falls in battle, ye must eulogize them with a shanty and a proper send-off.