Blackjack Fridays: Bring Your Gold and Your Game

Grab your crew and head to the local tavern - and don't forget to bring your luck - you'll need it! Next Friday, December 28, we're kicking off our weekly Blackjack Fridays. Hang out with your Guild, meet other Pirates, sharpen your card-playing skills, and most importantly, have some fun. Here are all the details - we'll see you there!

What: Blackjack Fridays

When: Every Friday (beginning December 28) from 3-9 PM (PST)

Where: Visit the Rowdy Rooster in Port Royal or King's Arm in Tortuga to play.

Unlimited Access Members...Customize Your Pirates Now!

Cruise around the Caribbean in a whole new set of threads, rock some new ink, get a slick new hair do...and don't forget your bling!

Members can also pick up an EXCLUSIVE skull bandana from any Tailor Shop!

To celebrate the launch of avatar customization, we're giving an exclusive in-game skull bandana to all of our Unlimited Access members. Anyone who currently has Unlimited Access, or upgrades by March 2, can get this limited-edition item.

Please Note: Eligible members must pick up the skull bandana from any tailor before midnight on Sunday, March 2 - just walk in and select it from the list of available hats for purchase (don't worry...no gold needed!).

Name	Sells For	Notes	Picture
Skull Bandana	0	This was available for free to unlimited access members until March 2, 2008 when clothing first came out.

Everybody Was Sea-in' Green

Did you get a chance to sail the high green seas? There was a whole lot of green going on in the Caribbean on March 17. Some Pirates rocked a green 'do, while others got inked up with some new lucky tattoos! Check out the screenshots above in case you missed the celebration - and if you didn't, at least they will bring up some fond memories. Note: Green hair only available during St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Name	Location	Price	Notes	Picture
Celtic Leaf Tattoo	All	500	Only available during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Shamrock Tattoo	All	500	Only available during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Horseshoe Face Tattoo	All	500	Appears on left cheek. Available only during St. Patricks Day weekend.
Two Clovers Face Tattoo	All	500	Appears on left cheek. Available only during St. Patricks Day weekend.
Celtic Leaf Tattoo	All	500	Only available during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Shamrock Tattoo	All	500	Only available during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
St. Patrick's Day Tattoo	Padres Del Fuegos parlors only.	500	Only available during St. Patrick's Day weekend. Right arm only.

Mother's Day Tattoos

Aye, what buccaneer doesn't have a soft spot for dear old Mom? Earlier this month, many Pirates sported an "I Heart Mom" tattoo to show their moms just how much they truly care. Check out some screenshots of these fine works of art. As you know, these stylish brands never go out of style.

Name	Location	Price	Notes	Picture
Classic Mother's Day Tattoo	All	500	Only available during Mother's Day weekend Appears over right breast.
Mother's Day Face Hearts Tattoo	All	500	Only available during Mother's Day weekend Appears on right cheek
Mother's Day Face Flower Tattoo	All	500	Only available during Mother's Day weekend Appears on right cheek
Mother's Day Sparrow Tattoo	All	500	Only available during Mother's Day weekend
Mother's Day Flower Tattoo	All	500	Only available during Mother's Day weekend

Finding Captain Teague - A Father's Day Event

You've heard of the man reputed to be Captain Jack Sparrow's father? We're talking, of course, about Captain Teague. This notorious pirate has gone missing, and in honor of Father's Day we need your help to find him. Finding Captain Jack's father won't be easy … but it may make you a legend!

This quest is given out by Jack Sparrow at the Rowdy Rooster in Port Royal. This quest is only available during Father's Day weekend. Released: 13 June 2008

This message appears upon completion of the quest.

This icon () appears next to your name for the duration of your reward.

The Quest for Captain Teague Did you manage to find Captain Jack Sparrow's father? Aye, many a pirate set off on this adventure - the Quest was available to all players from June 13 to June 16. What seemed to be a simple errand turned into a resque mission when players discovered Captain Teague had been captured by the British Royal Navy!

Congratulations to all the players who helped recover Captain Jack Sparrow's father, Captain Edward Teague. Look for more adventures in the future including this salty seadog.

Celebrate Your Pirate's Independence

Join us July 3 (starting around 6PM PT) through July 6 to watch the skies light up with firework shows from the shores of Port Royal, Tortuga, or Padres Del Fuego to Celebrate your independent nature as a Pirate.

Double Reputation - THIS WEEKEND

Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28 Looking to earn a little experience? Then join us this weekend for Double Reputation Points and you'll be on your way to a higher Notoriety Level in no time.

The first day of this event takes place this Saturday, September 27, 2008, from 12 PM to 3 PM Pacific Time - so don't miss this chance to build your Pirate's reputation! Plus, on Sunday, September 28, 2008, from 12 PM to 3 PM Pacific Time, Double Reputation will be extended again exclusively for Unlimited Access Members.

The Curse of the Muertos Moon

The Marceline Guild Reveals Jolly Roger's Evil Plans Did you happen to notice that our one year anniversary falls on October 31 - or that in the Caribbean, October 31 also happens to be the night of a full moon? Indeed, it's a spooky coincidence.

In fact, All Hallows' Eve is measuring up to be a very strange time in the islands with tales of curses and all. To find out more about this curse, we met Host GM Captain Walter, who along with his crew, the Marceline Guild, have been warning Pirates of the ill winds coming toward the islands ... Read more about the impending curse, click here.

Announcing the first Annual Founders Feast

November 27, 28, 29, 30 - All Pirates Welcome!
Jolly Roger's curse is behind us, and it's time to embrace the fall harvest. In honor of the harvest and our year of good fortune, the Pirate brethren of Founders have announced the First Annual Founders Feast. Click here to read more.

Rewarding Our Members

Free Gift for Unlimited Access Members
This month we're giving thanks to our Unlimited Access Members for their support of Pirates Online - with a free in-game gift - a genuine limited edition Pirate bandana! Just visit a tailor shop on any island to pick one up - you'll be on your way to being one of the most fashionable Pirates on the high seas!

Name	Sells For	Notes	Picture
Golden Skull Bandana	0	This was available for free to unlimited access members from November 27, 2008 to December 7, 2008.

GMs Tavern Takeovers

For the last two weekends, you've had the chance to meet our Game Masters in the various town taverns. See screenshots from the event. Missed the chance to meet the GMs? You never know when a GM might show up, so be on the lookout around the docks of Port Royal and the beaches of Tortuga - both are favorite spots for GMs.

GMs or Game Masters work with the Pirates Online Crew - these Pirates help host events and answer Pirates questions. Plus, these in-the-know seadogs often have information about events and other happenings in the future.

Congratulations to these Lucky Pirates

During the month of October, we randomly selected a Basic and Unlimited Access player each day for a Pirates Online Anniversary prize in honor of our one year Anniversary - here are our winners.

31 Basic Access Players received a 14-day Unlimited Access upgrade and 31 Unlimited Access Members will receive a Pirates Prize Pack in the month of December.

IMPORTANT:Make sure your mailing address information is correct in our system! If you're randomly selected to win a prize, or have won a prize and your address isn't correct - or it's incomplete - this will delay the delivery of your prize. Click here to update and confirm your address.