
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,605
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Fleet: The Dice Game (Second Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion
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Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion is an expansion for Fleet: The Dice Game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil.
Fleet: The Dice Game - Captain & Trophy Expansion includes: 5 - Starting Captains - Players can draft these cards at the beginning of the game to grant special starting positions 10 - Trophy Cards - 5 of these will provide mid-game bonuses for the first player to reach their condition. The other 5 will provide end game bonuses - using 1 of the 5 per game. You do not need these cards if you own the Fleet: The Dice Game – Deluxe Extras. —description from the publisher
Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion supports 1–4 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 Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion 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 Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion for ages 8 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.
Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion belongs to these categories: Dice, Nautical, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion are: Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle. 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 Fleet: The Dice Game – Captain & Trophy Expansion as an expansion for Fleet: The Dice Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fleet: The Dice Game to use it. Check that your edition of Fleet: The Dice Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.