You're the Pirate Captain, and you live or die by your Ship. Your field is the deck of your Ship. Your opponents' fields are theirs. You cannot be damaged directly, but if the Ship is lost, you've lost.

Each player draws cards to form a hand consisting of crew, cannons, field effects, and outside influences, and attempt to use the cannons to sink the other ships. Crew fire cannons, shoot pistols at opposing crew, repair the ship, and bandage wounds. Using each crewmember’s special skills and talents, you have to keep your ship afloat while doing your best to send your opponent to the bottom of the sea.