Keel-Hauled! (2011)

Keel-Hauled! is a dice game for 2 to 4 players. Although the game does contain some complexity, it is relatively simple to learn. Play time for a full game of 50 points is usually less than an hour.

Players are pirates who vie for the position of Captain on a pirate ship. To to this, players must roll their dice to assemble sets that first match the number on the "Crew Dice" which represent the Cabin Boy, Ship's Cook, and First Mate. This becomes more challenging as there are limited spaces on the boat for dice sets to be placed, and the first player can change throughout the game.

The game is normally continued until one player scores 30 to 50 points, when the player with the most points overall is dubbed the new Captain of the ship.

The game is currently seeking a publisher, but until then it is available via the Game Crafter website. To purchase, visit this link:

http://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/keel-hauled

From the game description:

The old captain has been keel-hauled and tossed off the ship to feed the sharks...Who will be the next leader of this misfit crew? YOU...But of course!

KEEL-HAULED puts the players in the middle of this dilemma, as swarthy pirate sailors with their eyes (or eye) on the captain's post. Roll your dice, place your sets, and suck-up to the Cabin Boy, Ship's Cook, and First Mate: the only sailors whose opinions really matter!

KEEL-HAULED is a quick-playing, surprise-filled dice game suitable for any group of 2 to 4 friends with about 30 minutes to spare. Gather your friends, strap on that eye-patch (not included), and see who becomes the next captain in KEEL-HAULED!

The instructions also include links to additional content and free downloads. CHECK IT OUT!

NOTE: KEEL-HAULED contains small parts...Keep away from kids who think dice look like food.

Includes:
game board
Keel-Hauled! Instructions Document
12 D6 (12mm) - black
12 D6 (12mm) - blue
12 D6 (12mm) - green
12 D6 (12mm) - red
3 D6 (16mm) - White
1 Notepads and Pencils - Notepad
1 Notepads and Pencils - Pencil
1 Pirates - Captain