Captain Flip

Captain Flip – a fast-paced, family-friendly pirate tile-placement game where players draw, flip, and place pirate character tiles to recruit crew and collect coins.

The captain shouts “Set sail!”—flip wisely, build your crew tableau, and gather more booty than your rivals before the ship’s full! Captain Flip delivers quick, press-your-luck tension and pirate charm in every round.

How the Game Works

On your turn, draw a tile from the bag and choose to place it as-is or flip it to its reverse side—introducing risk and memory-based suspense. Tiles go into columns on your ship board, filling from the bottom up. The first player to complete four columns triggers final scoring.

Each character type offers unique scoring: some pay coins immediately, others score at game end, and some carry hazards (e.g. three Gunners in play means instant defeat). Strategic placement, recollection, and timing give each game surprising depth.

Why You’ll Love It

• ✅ Quick 20-minute plays—perfect for families or as a filler
• ✅ Memory and flip-based mechanics create ongoing suspense
• ✅ Nine distinct character types with varied scoring paths
• ✅ Easy to learn yet full of tactical decisions
• ✅ Bright pirate-themed artwork and engaging components
• ✅ Highly replayable with multiple board layouts and tile dynamics

🧩 Game Details

• 🧩 Players: 2–5
• ⏱️ Playtime: ~20 minutes
• 🎂 Age: 8+
• 🗂️ Genre: Light Strategy, Tile Placement, Family Game
• 🎯 Complexity: Low – easy to pick up, strategic to master
• 🔁 Replayability: High – modular boards and tile variability
• 🎮 Great for fans of: push-your-luck games, family fillers, Wavelength-style tempo

What’s in the Box

• 72 double‑sided character tiles (9 types × 16 tiles each)
• Four pirate ship boards with distinct layouts
• Cloth draw bag
• Treasure coin tokens
• Player aid cards and quick reference sheets
• Rulebook with setup examples and scoring overview

How to Play

Watch this official walkthrough demonstrating drawing, flipping, and placement strategy in real games:

Click above to see gameplay in action and learn the rules quickly.

Featured Review

Watch The Dice Tower’s “Bird of Parrotdise” segment, where the hosts break down game flow, family appeal, and scoring mechanics:

Click play to get expert insights on why Captain Flip succeeds as a family filler.

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