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El Capitan

El Capitan

Gigamic · 2015
2–620 min6+ yrs1.0/5 complexity5.7 BGGKids
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How do you play El Capitan?

In El Capitan, players have a series of pictures in front of them and are trying to memorize their locations. These pictures are then flipped face down. During each turn, a card is revealed from the draw pile: players have to place their boats as quickly as possible on the corresponding card in front of them!

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El Capitan box art
official art · Gigamic

In El Capitan, players have a series of pictures in front of them and are trying to memorize their locations. These pictures are then flipped face down. During each turn, a card is revealed from the draw pile: players have to place their boats as quickly as possible on the corresponding card in front of them! Be one of the quickest players to make sure you get some gold. But be careful, as the old Captain has a few tricks up his sleeves which will test your reaction time. Only the richest pirate at the end of the game will be worthy of his ship and title!

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
6+ yrs

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Q1How much does El Capitan cost?
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Q3How do you play El Capitan?
El Capitan is a action / dexterity game, for 2–6 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring memory. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about El Capitan — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does El Capitan support?
El Capitan is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of El Capitan take?
A game of El Capitan takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is El Capitan for?
El Capitan is recommended from age 6.
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