How many players is Oh Captain!?

Oh Captain! plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Oh Captain! take to play?

A game of Oh Captain! takes 15–30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Oh Captain! any good?

Oh Captain! rates 6.0/10 from 300 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around hand management, take that, trading.

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Oh Captain! (2017)

3–6 players · 15–30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players: 3–6
Play time: 15–30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.0/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 8+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 15–30 min.

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About Oh Captain!

Our intrepid adventurers have sailed on a journey, finding the hidden cave of a mythic monster. There are so many strange things there! The Captain allows the crew to search through the place and bring back to him what they have found, but by bluffing the Captain, they will try to keep the best part of the loot for themselves... In Oh Captain!, an asymmetric game of changing roles, an adventurer must offer the loot cards they draw to the Captain, telling the Captain something…

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Oh Captain! FAQ

How many players is Oh Captain!?: Oh Captain! plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Oh Captain! take to play?: A game of Oh Captain! takes 15–30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Oh Captain! any good?: Oh Captain! rates 6.0/10 from 300 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around hand management, take that, trading.