Background

The game uses a number of backgrounds for various purposes. While most of the backgrounds are created by Three Rings staff, a few have been created by players in contests.

Single portraits
These backgrounds are available in portraits with the following details: One row, 1 pirate 15,000 PoE & 20 Doubloons Additional Prints: 5,000 PoE & 7 Doubloons

Double portraits
These backgrounds are available in portraits with the following details: One row, 2 pirates 30,000 PoE & 40 Doubloons Additional Prints: 5,250 PoE & 7 Doubloons

Expansive portraits
These backgrounds are available in portraits with the following details: One row, 4 pirates 60,000 PoE & 80 Doubloons Additional Prints: 5,750 PoE & 7 Doubloons OR Two rows, 5 pirates 75,000 PoE & 100 Doubloons Additional Prints: 6,000 PoE & 7 Doubloons

Please note: All names (save Dockside Tavern and Perilous Plundering) are prefixed with "Expansive".

These backgrounds are available in portraits with the following details:

One row, 5 pirates 75,000 PoE & 100 Doubloons Additional Prints: 6,000 PoE & 7 Doubloons OR Two rows, 7 pirates 105,000 PoE & 140 Doubloons Additional Prints: 6,500 PoE & 7 Doubloons

Please note: The portrait Ocean View is prefixed with "Expansive".

Puzzle Pirates Adventures portraits
A portrait with the background below was automatically awarded to pirates who completed the Greyghost's Treasure Adventure (which is no longer available).

Limited edition portraits

 * For a full list of current and past limited edition backgrounds created by players see: Gallery of winners

Most of the limited edition backgrounds found in game have been a result of the ongoing Portrait Background Contest. They are available in game for a limited time only. The backgrounds currently in game are:

Retired limited edition portraits
Over the years, many portrait backgrounds have been introduced as limited edition portraits and then retired. Often, retired backgrounds are re-introduced to the game, again for a limited period of time. Most of these portraits were winners of a portrait background contest. These backgrounds can be viewed in the gallery of retired backgrounds.

Piracy
The following puzzles are generally played while pillaging or aboard the Navy.

Carousing
The following puzzles are available to play at any inn:

Crafting
See your local shoppe or bazaar* for these puzzles:

* Exception: You'll need to be aboard a ship ported at an uncolonized island for Foraging.

Brigand Kings
When in battle with a Brigand King, backgrounds for the swordfighting or rumble will change.

Atlantis
During an Atlantis battle, dragoons will challenge players to a swordfight which has a unique background.

Cursed Isles
When at the Cursed Isles, the backgrounds for swordfighting, rumbling, and foraging will change.

Historical notes

 * Prior to 2006-12-08, each puzzle background included an embedded title at the top (in English). These titles are now added dynamically based on the player's settings.