Starship Captains

Command your first starship, train a quirky crew and build an engine in a light-hearted space Euro.

Designer: Peter B. Hoffgaard
Published by: Czech Games Edition (CGE)
Editions by: IELLO, Devir, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Hobby Japan, MINDOK, White Goblin Games, GaGa Games, Cranio Creations, DiceTree Games, Lord of Boards, HeidelBÄR Games

Congratulations on the promotion, Captain! Your new starship is ready for its first big voyage. Scrape off a bit of rust and she will do. The crew looks a little green, but they are yours now. In Starship Captains you command your first ship in a galaxy of space pirates, grumpy old androids, ancient artifacts and interplanetary adventures. It is a Euro-style game that mixes action selection with engine-building: you manage a crew of cadets, ensigns, androids and officers with different roles, earn medals to promote and train them, and upgrade your ship with powerful add-ons. One to four players, about 100 minutes, from age 12. Released in 2022.

Crew of cadets, ensigns, androids and officersEarn medals to promote and train your crewShip upgrades power your engine

Who it's for

You enjoy a mid-weight Euro with an engine to grow and a humorous space-adventure theme.

Not for you if…

You want a serious, gritty science-fiction simulation or something quick. This is a lighthearted, ninety-minute-plus Euro.

Vibe's take

Cheerful and strategic, with a space-opera sense of fun. You send crew members to the right jobs, watch them level up and feel the ship improving round by round.