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Jolly Roger BBS, The

■ UP reliability 95% · 97ms · checked 2026-11-13

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address: bbs.thejollyrogerbbs.com:8023
listed by: Daniel Garrod
runs: ArmBBS · 13 nodes · Telnet
where: Cambridge, England
added by: bbs hq on The Vortex, not yet verified as its sysop
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listed: 2022-06-19

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🏴‍☠️ THE JOLLY ROGER BBS 🏴‍☠️

Setting Sail on the Digital High Seas!

Ahoy, mateys and retro enthusiasts! Ready to trade the modern web for a treasure trove of nostalgia?

Drop anchor and set sail for The Jolly Roger BBS, the premier Pirates of the Caribbean-themed ANSI BBS!

Whether you’re calling in on an Acorn, Commodore, Atari, Apple, Amiga, or a modern rig,

our deck is stacked with full-colour ANSI art, classic vibes, and a welcoming community

waiting to greet ye!

⚔️ WHAT AWAITS ON BOARD:

☠️ FULL ANSI IMMERSION: Vibrant, high-seas pirate-themed board.

🖥️ ALL RETRO RIGS WELCOME: Tailored to support a wide variety of classic systems and terminal types.

💬 REAL COMMUNITY: Meet fellow retro-computing fans, chat on the boards, make new friends, and join in the fun.

⚓ PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS: Never logged into a BBS before? No problem!

We love showing newcomers the ropes of the classic scene.

🏴‍☠️ HOW TO JOIN THE CREW:

Point your terminal or browser to:

👉 bbs.thejollyrogerbbs.com:8023

👉 www.thejollyrogerbbs.com

👉 www.tjrbbs.com

When you hit the prompt, simply enter: NEW

Follow the quick steps to create your account and claim your spot on board!

Don’t let this ship sail without ye. See you on the boards!

— Daniel (Sysop)

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answered 57 of 62 checks · reliability 95% · answered in 97ms last time

one mark a dial, oldest first — green answered, red did not. 62 kept, since 2026-09-15; the directory calls every board every night and remembers six months of them.

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