Exceptional consensus · 3 organizations
Flip 7
Best for: Filler games, icebreakers, large groups, non-gamers
Swiss Gamers AwardSpiel des JahresGolden Geek
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Captain Flip
Remo Conzadori, Paolo Mori · PlayPunk · 2024
Recruit a pirate crew by drawing tiles and choosing whether to keep the visible side or flip for a hidden bonus. Simple push-your-luck decisions with charming pirate artwork. The fastest-teaching gateway game of 2024.
Players
2–5
Time
20 min
Ages
8+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Teaches in 2 minutes flat
- Charming pirate art appeals to all ages
- The flip-or-keep decision creates genuine excitement
- Great for mixed-age family play
- Compact box, quick setup
How it plays
Captain Flip is a quick push-your-luck game about pirates. Each player has their own board with columns. On your turn, you draw a tile from the bag and place it on the lowest free space of any column.
If you don't like the tile, you can flip it to the other side, but then you must use that side. Each character has an ability, like gaining coins or flipping another tile. The game ends when a player fills four columns. The player with the most coins wins, but anyone with three gunners on their board loses.
May not be for you if…
- Very light — experienced gamers will want more
- Limited strategic depth
- Not much player interaction
- Luck-dependent outcomes
Best for
Young familiesbeginnersgateway gaming
Awards
- 2025ATTAEarly Gamers
- 2024Swiss Gamers AwardFamily
- 2024Spiel des JahresSpiel des JahresNominated
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Where to buy
- AmazonCheck price →
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Common questions
How long does Captain Flip take?
About 20 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
How many people can play Captain Flip?
It plays 2 to 5 players.
What age is Captain Flip for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
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Camel Up
Best for: Large families, gateway gaming, party groups
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Exceptional consensus · 3 organizations
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Best for: Families, push-your-luck lovers, casual groups
ATTAGolden GeekKennerspiel des Jahres
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Qwixx
Best for: Travel, filler games, families, non-gamers
Mensa SelectSpiel des Jahres
2–515mLight
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