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Captains' War
2022
Rules assistance for Captains' War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Captains' War
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Captains' War is a board game released in 2022 for 1–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexandre Aguilar and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, and Die Icon Resolution.
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About the game
A great roll-and-write adventure where you gather resources, build your crew and fight against your rivals to claim your place as the rightful Captain of the high seas. On each player's turn. they roll dice, draft a single die unique to them, then all players pick 2 actions as detailed on the remaining dice. The winner is the Captain with the most Reputation points at the end of the game.
Designers
Publishers
- Bragelonne Games
Questions and answers
Captains' War supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Captains' War is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Captains' War for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Captains' War has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Captains' War belongs to these categories: Dice and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, and Die Icon Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Captains' War are: Alexandre Aguilar. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Captains' War as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.