Ship, Captain, and Crew

Play Ship, Captain, and Crew with friends — 2+ players, 15 minutes. Play online party games with friends. Free in Pocket Party with 150+ IRL social games.

2+ players, about 15 minutes, ages 7+.

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Setup

Press the ‘START GAME’ button at the top of this page. The app will prompt you to enter all players' names.

How to Play

The first player rolls five dice, aiming to get a 6 (Ship), 5 (Captain), and 4 (Crew) in that specific order. Players have up to three rolls per turn to achieve this. If, after three rolls, a player doesn't have a ship, captain, and crew, their turn ends, and they score no points. If the player successfully rolls the ship, captain, and crew, the sum of the remaining two dice represents their cargo score. Players can choose to stop rolling after any roll if they're satisfied with their current result. Once the first player finishes their turn, they pass the phone to the next player. Play continues until all players have had three turns each and the player with the highest total points wins the game.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Ship, Captain, and Crew?

Ship, Captain, and Crew is designed for 2+ players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does Ship, Captain, and Crew take?

A round of Ship, Captain, and Crew usually takes about 15 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Ship, Captain, and Crew without extra props?

Ship, Captain, and Crew is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.

Can you play Ship, Captain, and Crew online?

Yes. You can open Ship, Captain, and Crew in Pocket Party and use the app or browser flow to get your group into the game quickly.

Can kids play Ship, Captain, and Crew?

Ship, Captain, and Crew is recommended for ages 7+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.