Captain Flip

2-5

Players

Minutes

Age

2024

Published

Designer Remo Conzadori , Paolo Mori
Publisher PlayPunk , Evrikus
Illustration Jonathan Aucomte

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What to Expect

In Captain Flip, players hoist their flags, recruit crews, and collect gold coins. On your turn, you draw tiles from a bag, decide to keep or flip them, and place them on your board to build your crew. Featuring nine characters and four different boards, the game blends Memory, Grid Coverage, and Push Your Luck mechanics into a quick and subtle experience.

Who Is This Game For?

Designed for families and casual players aged 8 and up, Captain Flip offers simple rules and a short playtime of about 20 minutes. It's accessible without prior experience and perfect for quick gaming sessions.

How It Works

The core mechanics include Advantage Token, Memory, and Push Your Luck. Players draw tiles and choose to keep or flip them before placing them strategically on their boards. Different boards allow varying tactics, while End Game Bonuses influence scoring. Grid Coverage makes tile placement tactically significant.

Advantage Token End Game Bonuses Grid Coverage Memory Multiple Maps Push Your Luck

What Makes It Special

Designed by Remo Conzadori and Paolo Mori, Captain Flip was nominated for the 2024 Spiel des Jahres and won the Swiss Gamers Award Family the same year. It is part of the DIZED Tutorial family and is available digitally on Board Game Arena, notable for its fast setup and pirate theme.

Awards

Nominated
2025

Nominated
2024

2024 Origins Awards Best Gateway Game — Nominated
2024 Swiss Gamers Award Family — Winner

Pro

Short playtime around 20 minutes
Easy-to-learn rules with quick setup
Mix of Memory and Push Your Luck mechanics
Supports 2-5 players

Contra

Limited complexity for experienced gamers
No solo mode available
Tactics remain relatively simple

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set in a pirate world with nautical flair, players act as captains assembling crews and collecting gold coins.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on remembering tile positions well and adapt your strategy using different boards.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

Captain Flip supports 2 to 5 players and does not have a solo mode.

How long does a game really take?

A typical game lasts about 20 minutes, allowing for quick play sessions.

What prior experience do I need?

The game is family-oriented and requires no special prior experience.

How does this compare to similar games?

Captain Flip combines Memory, Push Your Luck, and Advantage Token mechanics with a pirate theme, setting it apart from other family games.

Is this suitable for families?

Yes, it is designed for players aged 8 and up with simple rules suitable for families.

What mechanic makes it special?

The blend of Memory, Push Your Luck, and Grid Coverage mechanics makes Captain Flip stand out.

Fazit

Captain Flip is a quick, accessible family game with a clear pirate theme, ideal for players seeking short, tactical games with memory elements.