
Secret Pirate Code
Utilities
Free · Designed for iPad
Add intrigue, betrayal, and hidden goals to any pirate board game — without changing the game itself.
Secret Pirate Code is a companion app that transforms any pirate-themed board game into a tense social experience full of secrets, double agents, and private objectives.
No extra cards, no rule changes — just phones on the table and hidden motives in every decision.
The app manages all secret information during the game: roles, hidden objectives, triggers, and encrypted messages — while the physical board game stays exactly the same.
Key Features
3–8 players
Local multiplayer everyone plays at the same table
No constant internet required after download
Compatible with any pirate board game or a universal mode
Game Setup & Session Creation
One player becomes the Host and creates a new session.
The Host sets:
Number of players
Game mode:
Cooperative (with a possible traitor)
Everyone for themselves
Estimated game length:
Short / Medium / Long controls how often secret events appear
Player Connection
Each player:
Enters a name or nickname
Chooses a pirate-themed avatar portrait, flag, or icon
Players join the session via:
QR code from the Host’s screen, or
Short session code 4–6 characters
Board Game Settings
Before starting, the Host selects:
Which board game is being played or use Universal Mode for any game
Optional systems that can be enabled or disabled:
Hidden traitors
Encrypted secret messages
Random personal challenges (secret mini-quests)
Secret Roles & Hidden Objectives
At the start of the game, the app secretly assigns each player a role and individual objectives.
Example Roles
Loyal Pirate
Goal: Help the crew achieve overall victory according to the board game’s rules.
Crown Spy
Goal: Secretly weaken the pirates — sabotage plans, provoke conflicts, waste resources.
Wins if the crew clearly loses or ends the game severely weakened.
Smuggler
Goal: Secretly collect specific resources (gold, chest, rum) and move them through ports and islands.
Cultist of the Sea God
Goal: Spread chaos, provoke storms or curses (within board game rules), and push the crew toward risky decisions.
Each role includes:
A short behavioral description
Clear hidden goals
Unique incentives that may conflict with the crew
All role information is private and visible only on the player’s device.
Encrypted Messaging System
Players can exchange secret messages without using text.
Choosing a Recipient
Messages can be sent to:
A specific player
Everyone in encrypted form
A secret faction if applicable
Message Builder
Instead of words, players use icons:
Ship, cannon, treasure, skull, storm, port, compass, and more
Example combinations:
Storm + Port + Skull — “The port is dangerous”
Gold + Arrow + Chest — “Treasure lies in that direction”
Message Decoding
Some roles receive hints about what certain symbol combinations mean (e.g. Crown Spies may see: “Secret code: Storm + Crown = the King’s fleet is approaching”)
Other players see only the symbols and must interpret them themselves
Restrictions
Message limits per round prevent spam
The entire messaging system can be disabled in settings
Why Use Secret Pirate Code
Adds social deduction and tension to any pirate board game
Encourages bluffing, secret alliances, and betrayal
No physical components required
Perfect for players who enjoy hidden roles and mind games
Secret Pirate Code
Trust no one. Hide your intentions. Let the sea decide.
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The developer, Hamza Sheraz, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Hamza Sheraz
- Size
- 25.4 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Hamza Sheraz