# Ship Captain Mate & Crew — The classic dice game.

> Classic dice game with two modes, playable solo or with a friend. (iPhone/iPad app by MmpApps Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-captain-mate-and-crew/id956205263 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MmpApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400209427)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-captain-mate-and-crew/id956205263/reviews.md

## What is Ship Captain Mate & Crew?

Ship Captain Mate & Crew is a classic dice game. We have also included Fleet, our multi-ship variant of the original. Totally free. No in-app purchases.

 - The first die is the Ship and needs to be a 6.
 - The second die is the Captain and needs to be a 5.
 - The third die is the Mate and needs to be a 4.
 - The remaining two dice are Crew.

The dice must be filled in the order Ship, Captain, Mate then Crew.

Both games can be played against the computer or Pass-and-Play (PnP) versus another human.

CLASSIC RULES:
You get three rolls of five dice. You score one point for every point on the dice assigned to crew. If you fail to get a Ship then Captain then Mate you will score no crew.

The game lasts four rounds.

FLEET RULES:
You get three rolls of five dice to populate three Ships. Unlike the classic game each roll is five dice even after you assign dice to a Ship.

On each roll:
    - If you assign at least one Ship, Captain or Mate you get one free roll.
    - You can sail, but only after you have increased the Crew count by at least one.

When you sail you score the Crew you have accumulated thus far and then your opponent gets a turn.

If you have no more rolls and cannot sail you will be forced to Scuttle. When you Scuttle you score zero, lose your turn, and the Crew hang around for your opponent to score.

The game lasts four rounds.

## Key features

- Classic dice game rules
- Multi-ship variant (Fleet)
- Play against computer
- Pass-and-Play multiplayer
- Three rolls per turn
- Scoring based on dice assignments

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-captain-mate-and-crew/id956205263/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ripoff!

*2023-03-06, version 1.4*

Surprise! Surprise! I won a few games, but after that I somehow never got the numbers I needed but the computer won by large margins! It’s a complete waste of time!

### 3/5 — Issue: Unnecessary rolls

*2021-01-01, version 1.4*

I had a game where at the end of round 3, I was down by 15 and the game continued to round 4. Shouldn’t the game have ended at Round 3 with a victory for the computer since there are no possible outcomes resulting in more than 12 points? 

For example, if any player is behind by greater than or equal to 13 points at the end of round 3, a winner should be declared and the game should end.

Hopefully this issue gets fixed and I can upgrade my rating. Other than this issue love this version of one of my favorite dice games. Thank you for making this.

### 2/5 — Designer has a fragile ego ?

*2018-05-10, version 1.3*

Once you reach about a 66% win rate ,  “a switch is flipped “ and you will begin to lose at a rate well beyond an expected 50%; the  normal of a game of chance with dice

### 4/5 — Good app. Bug in latest version

*2015-08-04, version 1.0.3*

Like the app.  Like the new option to start a new game.  Bug in that it always says computer wins no matter who won.

### 5/5 — Awesomely addictive!

*2015-04-28, version 1.0*

Very easy to learn. Quick gameplay. A fun game for everyone.

## Frequently asked questions about Ship Captain Mate & Crew

### What are the rules for Ship Captain Mate & Crew?

In the classic game, you need a 6 for Ship, a 5 for Captain, and a 4 for Mate, with the remaining dice as Crew. You get three rolls per round, and the game lasts four rounds. Failing to get the required Ship, Captain, or Mate results in zero crew points.

### How does the Fleet mode differ from the classic game?

Fleet mode allows you to populate three Ships and offers a free roll after assigning at least one Ship, Captain, or Mate. You can only sail after increasing the Crew count by at least one, and if you can't sail, you Scuttle for zero points.

### Can I play Ship Captain Mate & Crew offline?

Yes, you can play Ship Captain Mate & Crew offline against the computer. The Pass-and-Play mode also allows for local multiplayer without an internet connection.

### Does Ship Captain Mate & Crew have ads?

No, this game is completely free and does not contain any advertisements.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Ship Captain Mate & Crew?

No, the developers have stated there are no in-app purchases available for this game.

### What devices is Ship Captain Mate & Crew available on?

Ship Captain Mate & Crew is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Ship Captain Mate & Crew updated?

The app was last updated on January 28, 2019, to version 1.4. Previous updates were released in 2015 and 2017.

### What is the age rating for Ship Captain Mate & Crew?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2019-01-28

iOS 12 compatibility update.

### 1.3 — 2017-09-28

iOS 11 compatibility update.

### 1.2.1 — 2017-01-25

Bug fix.

### 1.2 — 2016-10-12

iOS10 compatibility update.

### 1.1.1 — 2016-01-28

Improved stability.

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