The Captain Is Dead
- Players
- 2-7
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.4 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
The Captain Is Dead puts 2-7 players in the roles of the surviving crew of a science fiction starship after their captain has been killed, working cooperatively to bring the Jump Core back online before a hostile alien ship destroys them. Each crew member has unique special abilities that must be combined effectively to keep systems running, fend off attacks, and complete the mission. Balancing time between repairs, defense, and the main objective keeps every round tense. It's an accessible co-op experience built for fans of classic science fiction crews.
Hobbli's Notes
A fun, accessible co-op with strong sci-fi crew flavor that scales unusually well up to seven players. The variable roles give it real replay value for game groups.
What we like
- Strong thematic sci-fi crew experience.
- Scales well across a wide range of player counts.
- Variable player powers add meaningful asymmetry.
- Accessible rules make it a good co-op starter game.
Keep in mind
- Can suffer from one player quarterbacking decisions.
- Difficulty and luck can swing outcomes significantly.
- Some rules overhead for players new to co-op games.
Who it's for
Ideal for cooperative game fans and sci-fi enthusiasts aged 10+, in groups of 2-7.
