How many players is The Captain Is Dead?

The Captain Is Dead plays with 2–7 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does The Captain Is Dead take to play?

A game of The Captain Is Dead takes 60–90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is The Captain Is Dead any good?

The Captain Is Dead rates 7.2/10 from 2,541 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fighting / science fiction game built around action points, area movement, card drafting.

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The Captain Is Dead (2014)

2–7 players · 60–90 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players: 2–7
Play time: 60–90 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.2/10

Best for 2–7 players aged 14+ who like fighting games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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About The Captain Is Dead

Aliens are attacking! Work together using special strengths to start your spaceship.

Fighting Science Fiction

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Movement, Card Drafting, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Joe Price, JT Smith

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The Captain Is Dead FAQ

How many players is The Captain Is Dead?: The Captain Is Dead plays with 2–7 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does The Captain Is Dead take to play?: A game of The Captain Is Dead takes 60–90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Captain Is Dead any good?: The Captain Is Dead rates 7.2/10 from 2,541 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fighting / science fiction game built around action points, area movement, card drafting.