Captaincy, Second Edition

A project in Berkeley, CA by John Carnahan
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The avant-garde miniatures game of the Age of Sail is back. Help us re-launch it with improved rules, cards, and a full-color book.
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $3,789 of $1,200
Dates: Oct 1st -> Oct 31st (31 days)
Project By: John Carnahan
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Latest News

Land in Sight (Part Two)

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Ahoy everyone! I hope you are having a good weekend. Welcome and merci to those who just joined our crew, and to all who have joined along the way. As I wrote in my previous update, I expect to deliver the digital contents of the rules and the rules... (Read More)

Land in Sight! (Part One)

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again everyone! As always, the first note is thanks for your support. One of the reasons I wanted to launch the new edition of Captaincy on Kickstarter is the raise its profile outside of its birthplace on Wargame Vault. Each person who invests... (Read More)

What Happened to Free Enterprize?

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Thank you again for supporting Captaincy. This almost 300% funding is a tremendous vote of confidence for an historically-grounded minis game that didn't come through the usual channels. And thank you for bearing with my inexperience with... (Read More)

A Yank in the R.N. Museum

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
 . . . Well, not quite A Yank in the R.A.F, but this Yank's game was being played in the Royal Navy's Air Arm Museum last weekend, thanks to Captaincy supporter Clay Jensen.  A very historically resonant spot for an Age of Sail game to debut, with... (Read More)

Softcover proofs and BGG

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Ahoy supporters of Captaincy! We're funded and there's wind in our sails and the deckhands are singing sea shanties. I forgot to mention last time that Captaincy has a Boardgamegeek page, where I've posted some design notes. This is a good place to... (Read More)

Thank you so much! Captaincy 2 is launched!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, A quick note of thanks for supporting Captaincy, second edition. The fundraising goal has been swiftly met, so this project will be indeed be realized.  I'm honored by your generosity, and looking forward sending you the game . . .and... (Read More)

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