How many players is Captain's Wager?

Captain's Wager plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Captain's Wager take to play?

A game of Captain's Wager takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Captain's Wager any good?

Captain's Wager rates 5.5/10 from 216 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around betting and bluffing, hand management.

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Captain's Wager (2015)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 12+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 30 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 5.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Captain's Wager

In Captain’s Wager, players take on the roles of rogue airship captains sending their pirate crews off on adventures in search of treasure. Problematically, several captains often show up for the same adventure. So how shall we figure out who gets what loot? We’ll gamble for it of course. That’s the pirate way!

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Bluffing Card Game Pirates

Mechanics: Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management · Designer: Jonathan Hager

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Captain's Wager FAQ

How many players is Captain's Wager?: Captain's Wager plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Captain's Wager take to play?: A game of Captain's Wager takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Captain's Wager any good?: Captain's Wager rates 5.5/10 from 216 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around betting and bluffing, hand management.