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El Capitan
2015
Rules assistance for El Capitan
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for El Capitan
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El Capitan is a board game released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Charlotte Fillonneau and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
In El Capitan, players have a series of pictures in front of them and are trying to memorize their locations. These pictures are then flipped face down. During each turn, a card is revealed from the draw pile: players have to place their boats as quickly as possible on the corresponding card in front of them! Be one of the quickest players to make sure you get some gold. But be careful, as the old Captain has a few tricks up his sleeves which will test your reaction time. Only the richest pirate at the end of the game will be worthy of his ship and title!
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Questions and answers
El Capitan supports 2–6 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 El Capitan is 20 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 El Capitan for ages 6 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.
El Capitan has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
El Capitan belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Memory, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 El Capitan are: Charlotte Fillonneau. 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 El Capitan 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.