Thank you Mike for this. I am the inventor of this game. Unfortunately it had a short shelf life because the board game company went bust in 1993 and it was not re-issued. I have tried several times to get it re-released with a DVD replacing the old video but to no avail. So it rests as a vintage board game at the moment and many people have never seen the video! Thank you again for this. A great Xmas present! John White (johnwhite13@hotmail.com)
Odd to think that not only the creator of this board game, John White has posted in the comments section (I pinned it). Also the little girl who appeared on the back of the box! It's also nice to see the people who've either rediscovered this board game or have stumbled across it. Show their appreciation for this board game because they've been able to play it because of this VHS rip and upload I made half a decade ago now. Though all credit goes to John White!
Pieces of One, I'm nearly done! Pieces of Two, your stealing's through! Pieces of Three, it's sharks for thee! Pieces of Four, teeth and jaw! Pieces of Five, I'll capture ya alive! Pieces of Six, He's run out of tricks! Pieces of Seven, Ain't this fun?! Pieces of Eight, *I'VE WON!*
I have got this game. Really great game but not played it much. But i do watch the Video from time to time. Great work creating the Board Game. Fingers crossed we get a DVD version.
I am so glad I found this vid. I was talking about this game last night and no one knew what I meant, to the point where i started to question myself. I loved this game. If I could buy it again now, I would x
Love this game! I loved Atmosfear too but this was always my fav vhs game. I need to try the Klingon star trek vhs game too. Also i believe there was a star wars one, i need to look into that. I'm gonna transfer all the videos to dvd so I can play these again!
Transcript for the game. (If user is still active, can be used as captions) Prologue ☠️: HA HAAAA! So you want to take me on, eh? Take me on, Captain Skull, and steal me treasures?! Why, ya mutinous dogs! Ya better be fast! Me fleet's on the horizon, and ya got just twelve hours to find your treasure and escape the island! And in ya fear, twelve hours will pass as quick as sixty minutes! So make haste, or you'll meet an 'orrible fate under the... *SKULL AND CROSSBONES!!!* 🦜: SQUAWK! Never fear, mateys! I'm Crossbones, and I'm here to help you defeat Captain Skull! But hurry! Who's the youngest pirate? You start! Take a Move Card! 3'00 ☠️: HA HAAA! Avast there, you swabs! Everytime I show meself, you may see two different coloured treasure chests! If ya searchin' for these treasures, then you must cry out *"AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL!"* If you fail to say "AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL!", or you shout by mistake, then it's into the Swamp with ya! 3'35 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! How many landed in the Swamp? Answer me! Aah. That is certain to be more next time. 5'57 🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry, mateys! Who's turn now? Take another two Move Cards! 7'03 ☠️: AH HA HA HAAA! Catch you out, did I?! Into the Swamp with ya! 10'00 🦜: SQUAWK! Who's turn next, shipmates? Go to any location you desire, and look at the Key Card! Squawk... 11'56 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Anyone in the Swamp, eh? Now, who's turn be next? Ahhh... I don't like the look o' ye! Move directly east, ya bilgerat, and ignore locations, extra rations and guides! In the Swamp or in the Sea, are ye? I hope so! Aah, count ya blessings if ya landed on a Banana Tree! 15'01 🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry along, mateys! Who's next? Pick up and discard two location cards, and then have your turn as usual! Squawk... 16'06 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Now who be next? On ya feet, and let's see thee dance a Sailor's Hornpipe! Well come on! YES! YOU! [sings the Sailor's Hornpipe] HAHAHA! Ah, terrible, weren't thee?! Move seven spaces north, you mangy swab! 17'59 ☠️: HA HAAA! 'Tis me again! Now who be sittin' on a Banana Tree? Think ya safe, eh? Well... If ya sittin' on ONE banana, stay where you are! But if ye be sittin' on TWO bananas, HAHA! INTO THE SWAMP! Now... if ye be sittin' on THREE bananas... Go west 'til ya fall into the Sea! Heeheeheeheehee! And if ye be sittin on FOUR bananas... Ohh, [tuts] Ah, tha's a pity! Ye's just been hit by a poisoned arrow! 20'00 🦜: SQUAWK! Who's turn next? If it helps, go straight to the Lost City! Squawk... 22'04 ☠️: HA HAAA! Speak up, ya mangy swabs! Who be next?! YOU?! Well ya fallen into me trap! Whoever be on your left can take any TWO of your Location Cards, and throw 'em on the discard pile! Now ye must take two NEW Location Cards! 23'53 🦜: SQUAWK! Come on, mateys! If you're trying to get to the Witch Doctor's hut, go straight there on your next turn! NEXT TURN! 24'58 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Who be on a blank square? Think me patch is funny, ya lily-livered dog?! Well just thee put a hand over thy right eye! How does that feel? Now play like that until you reach a Banana Tree! EYE...EYE! HAHAHAHAHA! 28'07 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Who be next?! What's ya name?! Speak up! That be a stupid name! I'll give ye another! TRAITOR! Now, Traitor! Which of your mates would you like hit by a poisoned arrow? Who do ya choose?! HA HA! They be hit! 30'00 🦜: SQUAWK! Oi, mateys! If you're in the Swamp or Sea, escape to any Guide Square, and take a Guide Card! 31'02 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Which bilgerat last turned over a Key Card? Now ye has fallen into me trap! Whoever be on your left must take any TWO of your Location Cards, and throw 'em on the discard pile! Now, rat! Ye must take two NEW Location Cards! 31'57 🦜: SQUAWK! Anyone bound for the Witch Doctor's hut can go straight there on their next turn! Squawk... 33'03 ☠️: NAH HA HA! I'll stop all you mutinous dogs! So ya think ya gettin' closer to stealing me treasure and fleeing the island, do ya...? Ah hehe! Ah, not so fast...! Now you will all move SIX spaces north! Disappointed?! Ha! I hope so! 34'01 🦜: SQUAWK! Stop playing, mateys, and one by one, take a look at ONE Key Card, but don't show it to your shipmates! ONE KEY CARD! 36'05 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! If ye be on a Banana Tree, swap TWO Location Cards for new ones! If not, move SIX spaces south! Getting wet, eeeeeh? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! 37'09 ☠️: AH HAHA! These are not real treasure colours! Any mangy swab that cried out "AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL!"... MISS A TURN! 40'00 🦜: SQUAWK! Time flies, mateys, and Captain Skull's fleet draws close! If it's your turn, shout "STEP LIVELY, SHIPMATE" as loudly as you can in the ear of anyone you choose! Squawk... 41'08 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Now! Who was the last to look at a treasure chest? SPEAK UP! Ah...ah, do you find me hook amusing, eh? YA DO!? Well let's see how well you play with just ONE 'AND! Put your right 'and behind ya back and play like that until ya reach a Banana Tree! HAHAHAHAHA! 41'55 ☠️: AH HA HAAA! Who be next?! Can ya stare me out while the others play? Come 'ere! Closer! Let's see... Did ya do it!? Ah, miss a turn if ya failed! 44'03 🦜: SQUAWK! Danger! Danger, mateys! Six galleons flying the Skull and Crossbones in view! Squawk... 44'59 ☠️: AH ha haaa! Ah, ya time's running out! Who be on a blank square? Good! Ya just been hit by a poisoned arrow! 46'04 ☠️: Ha! The first of me galleons has landed at Spaniard's Cove! Turn over the card at that cove! Ya cannot escape me from there now! 47'57 🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry, shipmates! Turn all the Key Cards on RED locations face up! 49'06 🦜: SQUAWK! Anyone bound for the Witch Doctor's, can go straight there on their next turn! Squawk... 50'00 🦜: SQUAWK! Step lively, mateys! Turn all the Key Cards on YELLOW locations face up! Squawk. 50'58 ☠️: Ha ha! Ah, say your prayers, you mangy swabs! Me galleons just landed at Shipwreck Cove! So turn over the card! Ye cannot escape me from there now! 52'02 🦜: SQUAWK! Come on! Turn all the Key Cards on PURPLE locations face up! 52'46 ☠️: Ah! Ah, time runs out, and the SHARKS AWAIT THEE! HAHAHAHAAAA! 53'29 🦜: SQUAWK! Shift a leg, and turn all Key Cards on WHITE lo- [eats food] WHITE locations- [eats food] WHITE locations face up! 54'27 ☠️: Ah, me blood thirsty crew's just landed at Smuggler's Cove! So turn over the card! Ya cut off from there now! 55'03 🦜: SQUAWK! Turn all Key Cards on BLUE locations face up! Face up! Face up... 55'57 🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry mateys! Turn all Key Cards on GREEN locations face up! 57'04 ☠️: Ah, ya slimy sea serpents! Me Galleons have blocked off Secret Cove and Mutineer's Cove, so turn over the cards! Now there be only ONE COVE LEFT! 57'57 🦜: SQUAWK! Help is on hand!! Help is on hand, mateys!! Everyone take TWO Move Cards on their next turn! Squawk... 59'00 ☠️: Ha, ya bilgerats! ALL THE COLOURS NOW! Who didn't cry out "AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL", INTO THE SWAMP WITH YA! 59'29 ☠️:Ahh! Be quaking in thy boots, ya mangy scabs! Ya time's almost up! Haha! Ah... Pieces of One, I'm merely done! Pieces of Two, ya stealin's through! Pieces of Three, it's sharks for thee! Pieces of Four, teeth and jaw! Pieces of Five, I'll get ye alive! Pieces of Six, ye's run out of tricks! Pieces of Seven...ain't this FUN?! Pieces of Eight... *I'VE WON!!!* GAME OVER
Has anyone got a copy of the rules? Ours went missing years ago and desperately trying to get a copy. Even if it's just a scan or something. If anyone could help us out you're a legend!
I just picked this up off ebay. I used to have it years ago and I've finally got it back. Cant wait to play it. Give me your email if you still need a copy of the rules.
TO ROBERT TRAVIS...So I am like Pinnochio am I? I take it you are snidely inferring I am lying when I say I invented the game? So why is my name (JOHN WHITE)on the bottom of the box as the copyright holder? Don't know who you are or why you would infer such a thing. Obviously got nothing better to do. Very, very sad!
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Thank you Mike for this. I am the inventor of this game. Unfortunately it had a short shelf life because the board game company went bust in 1993 and it was not re-issued. I have tried several times to get it re-released with a DVD replacing the old video but to no avail. So it rests as a vintage board game at the moment and many people have never seen the video! Thank you again for this. A great Xmas present! John White (johnwhite13@hotmail.com)
john white I loved this back in the day! Always wondered who Captain Skull was, any information on that? :)
Hey, thanks John! I loved this game when I was a wee lad. You did a great thing! :D Top board game.
You could give kickstarter a try.
My favorite board game growing up, thanks for the memories! I hope you manage to get it re-released
We LOVE your game and we still play it after all these years! Thank you. Please let m e know if a dvd version is ever made. Don't give up on it.
Thanks for posting - we just got the board game at a car boot sale which was complete minus video tape. you saved the day.
Odd to think that not only the creator of this board game, John White has posted in the comments section (I pinned it). Also the little girl who appeared on the back of the box! It's also nice to see the people who've either rediscovered this board game or have stumbled across it. Show their appreciation for this board game because they've been able to play it because of this VHS rip and upload I made half a decade ago now. Though all credit goes to John White!
Pieces of One, I'm nearly done!
Pieces of Two, your stealing's through!
Pieces of Three, it's sharks for thee!
Pieces of Four, teeth and jaw!
Pieces of Five, I'll capture ya alive!
Pieces of Six, He's run out of tricks!
Pieces of Seven, Ain't this fun?!
Pieces of Eight, *I'VE WON!*
1:00:32
Just found this after my 5 year old daughter asked me what my favourite board game was growing up, brought back some great memories!
Yes thank you for putting this up.
"Now there be only one cove left",(at 58:15)
Grandad got it me as a kid didn't have a fucking clue how to play it so just sat there and watched the whole video like a plank no pun intended 😁
I have got this game. Really great game but not played it much. But i do watch the Video from time to time. Great work creating the Board Game. Fingers crossed we get a DVD version.
I am so glad I found this vid. I was talking about this game last night and no one knew what I meant, to the point where i started to question myself. I loved this game. If I could buy it again now, I would x
OMG I've been waiting for someone to upload this for years!! Going to get together with a few friends on Sunday and play :-D
This frightened the living daylights of me as a kid... My brother fast forwarded it...
Bless you for uploading this, i found the board game in my uncle's store,but then we don't have a vhs player to play the tape. Thanks!
Thank you for uploading this. We got the game in a vintage ebay lot, and this adds lots of ridiculous flair. Loving it. =D
Cracking game, an one that me and friends really got involved in as kids! Will look to pick up a copy and introduce it to my kids :)
Love this game! I loved Atmosfear too but this was always my fav vhs game. I need to try the Klingon star trek vhs game too. Also i believe there was a star wars one, i need to look into that. I'm gonna transfer all the videos to dvd so I can play these again!
Mike, I can't thank you enough for uploading this. Fantastic and underrated game.
What were you doing here, Pacitti?!
It's a small world, I was just watching you and Plumpy doing the latest SlamCrate unboxing.
Aw nostalgia city!! Loved this and later on Atmosfear
The staring bit always freaked me out as a kid!
My cousin used to run out of the room screaming at that bit. We thought it was so funny.
😂🤣😂👍
My family had this when I was a kid :)
Never remove this , so pleased as i dont have a vhs video to play the video
There is a very good entry on boardgamegeek
Transcript for the game. (If user is still active, can be used as captions)
Prologue
☠️: HA HAAAA! So you want to take me on, eh?
Take me on, Captain Skull, and steal me treasures?!
Why, ya mutinous dogs! Ya better be fast!
Me fleet's on the horizon, and ya got just twelve hours to find your treasure and escape the island!
And in ya fear, twelve hours will pass as quick as sixty minutes!
So make haste, or you'll meet an 'orrible fate under the...
*SKULL AND CROSSBONES!!!*
🦜: SQUAWK! Never fear, mateys! I'm Crossbones, and I'm here to help you defeat Captain Skull!
But hurry! Who's the youngest pirate?
You start! Take a Move Card!
3'00
☠️: HA HAAA! Avast there, you swabs!
Everytime I show meself, you may see two different coloured treasure chests!
If ya searchin' for these treasures, then you must cry out *"AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL!"*
If you fail to say "AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL!", or you shout by mistake, then it's into the Swamp with ya!
3'35
☠️: AH HA HAAA! How many landed in the Swamp? Answer me!
Aah. That is certain to be more next time.
5'57
🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry, mateys! Who's turn now?
Take another two Move Cards!
7'03
☠️: AH HA HA HAAA! Catch you out, did I?! Into the Swamp with ya!
10'00
🦜: SQUAWK! Who's turn next, shipmates?
Go to any location you desire, and look at the Key Card! Squawk...
11'56
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Anyone in the Swamp, eh?
Now, who's turn be next?
Ahhh... I don't like the look o' ye!
Move directly east, ya bilgerat, and ignore locations, extra rations and guides!
In the Swamp or in the Sea, are ye? I hope so!
Aah, count ya blessings if ya landed on a Banana Tree!
15'01
🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry along, mateys! Who's next?
Pick up and discard two location cards, and then have your turn as usual! Squawk...
16'06
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Now who be next?
On ya feet, and let's see thee dance a Sailor's Hornpipe!
Well come on!
YES! YOU!
[sings the Sailor's Hornpipe]
HAHAHA! Ah, terrible, weren't thee?!
Move seven spaces north, you mangy swab!
17'59
☠️: HA HAAA! 'Tis me again! Now who be sittin' on a Banana Tree?
Think ya safe, eh? Well...
If ya sittin' on ONE banana, stay where you are!
But if ye be sittin' on TWO bananas, HAHA!
INTO THE SWAMP!
Now... if ye be sittin' on THREE bananas...
Go west 'til ya fall into the Sea! Heeheeheeheehee!
And if ye be sittin on FOUR bananas...
Ohh, [tuts] Ah, tha's a pity!
Ye's just been hit by a poisoned arrow!
20'00
🦜: SQUAWK! Who's turn next?
If it helps, go straight to the Lost City! Squawk...
22'04
☠️: HA HAAA! Speak up, ya mangy swabs!
Who be next?!
YOU?!
Well ya fallen into me trap!
Whoever be on your left can take any TWO of your Location Cards, and throw 'em on the discard pile!
Now ye must take two NEW Location Cards!
23'53
🦜: SQUAWK! Come on, mateys!
If you're trying to get to the Witch Doctor's hut, go straight there on your next turn! NEXT TURN!
24'58
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Who be on a blank square?
Think me patch is funny, ya lily-livered dog?!
Well just thee put a hand over thy right eye!
How does that feel?
Now play like that until you reach a Banana Tree!
EYE...EYE! HAHAHAHAHA!
28'07
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Who be next?!
What's ya name?! Speak up!
That be a stupid name! I'll give ye another!
TRAITOR!
Now, Traitor! Which of your mates would you like hit by a poisoned arrow? Who do ya choose?!
HA HA! They be hit!
30'00
🦜: SQUAWK! Oi, mateys!
If you're in the Swamp or Sea, escape to any Guide Square, and take a Guide Card!
31'02
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Which bilgerat last turned over a Key Card?
Now ye has fallen into me trap!
Whoever be on your left must take any TWO of your Location Cards, and throw 'em on the discard pile!
Now, rat! Ye must take two NEW Location Cards!
31'57
🦜: SQUAWK! Anyone bound for the Witch Doctor's hut can go straight there on their next turn! Squawk...
33'03
☠️: NAH HA HA! I'll stop all you mutinous dogs!
So ya think ya gettin' closer to stealing me treasure and fleeing the island, do ya...?
Ah hehe! Ah, not so fast...!
Now you will all move SIX spaces north!
Disappointed?! Ha! I hope so!
34'01
🦜: SQUAWK! Stop playing, mateys, and one by one, take a look at ONE Key Card, but don't show it to your shipmates! ONE KEY CARD!
36'05
☠️: AH HA HAAA! If ye be on a Banana Tree, swap TWO Location Cards for new ones!
If not, move SIX spaces south!
Getting wet, eeeeeh? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
37'09
☠️: AH HAHA!
These are not real treasure colours!
Any mangy swab that cried out "AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL!"...
MISS A TURN!
40'00
🦜: SQUAWK! Time flies, mateys, and Captain Skull's fleet draws close!
If it's your turn, shout "STEP LIVELY, SHIPMATE" as loudly as you can in the ear of anyone you choose! Squawk...
41'08
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Now!
Who was the last to look at a treasure chest? SPEAK UP!
Ah...ah, do you find me hook amusing, eh? YA DO!?
Well let's see how well you play with just ONE 'AND!
Put your right 'and behind ya back and play like that until ya reach a Banana Tree! HAHAHAHAHA!
41'55
☠️: AH HA HAAA! Who be next?!
Can ya stare me out while the others play?
Come 'ere! Closer! Let's see...
Did ya do it!?
Ah, miss a turn if ya failed!
44'03
🦜: SQUAWK! Danger! Danger, mateys!
Six galleons flying the Skull and Crossbones in view! Squawk...
44'59
☠️: AH ha haaa! Ah, ya time's running out!
Who be on a blank square?
Good! Ya just been hit by a poisoned arrow!
46'04
☠️: Ha! The first of me galleons has landed at Spaniard's Cove!
Turn over the card at that cove! Ya cannot escape me from there now!
47'57
🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry, shipmates!
Turn all the Key Cards on RED locations face up!
49'06
🦜: SQUAWK! Anyone bound for the Witch Doctor's, can go straight there on their next turn! Squawk...
50'00
🦜: SQUAWK! Step lively, mateys!
Turn all the Key Cards on YELLOW locations face up! Squawk.
50'58
☠️: Ha ha! Ah, say your prayers, you mangy swabs!
Me galleons just landed at Shipwreck Cove! So turn over the card!
Ye cannot escape me from there now!
52'02
🦜: SQUAWK! Come on!
Turn all the Key Cards on PURPLE locations face up!
52'46
☠️: Ah! Ah, time runs out, and the SHARKS AWAIT THEE! HAHAHAHAAAA!
53'29
🦜: SQUAWK! Shift a leg, and turn all Key Cards on WHITE lo- [eats food]
WHITE locations- [eats food]
WHITE locations face up!
54'27
☠️: Ah, me blood thirsty crew's just landed at Smuggler's Cove! So turn over the card!
Ya cut off from there now!
55'03
🦜: SQUAWK! Turn all Key Cards on BLUE locations face up!
Face up! Face up...
55'57
🦜: SQUAWK! Hurry mateys!
Turn all Key Cards on GREEN locations face up!
57'04
☠️: Ah, ya slimy sea serpents! Me Galleons have blocked off Secret Cove and Mutineer's Cove, so turn over the cards!
Now there be only ONE COVE LEFT!
57'57
🦜: SQUAWK! Help is on hand!! Help is on hand, mateys!!
Everyone take TWO Move Cards on their next turn! Squawk...
59'00
☠️: Ha, ya bilgerats! ALL THE COLOURS NOW!
Who didn't cry out "AYE AYE, CAPTAIN SKULL", INTO THE SWAMP WITH YA!
59'29
☠️:Ahh! Be quaking in thy boots, ya mangy scabs!
Ya time's almost up! Haha! Ah...
Pieces of One, I'm merely done!
Pieces of Two, ya stealin's through!
Pieces of Three, it's sharks for thee!
Pieces of Four, teeth and jaw!
Pieces of Five, I'll get ye alive!
Pieces of Six, ye's run out of tricks!
Pieces of Seven...ain't this FUN?!
Pieces of Eight...
*I'VE WON!!!*
GAME OVER
Great video
love the upload :) who is the person that plays captain skull
Can you give me a copy of the tape and board game, please?
I'm the girl on the back of the box of this game
How did that come about?
WAY COOL
Amazing, I love the internet XD
Has anyone got a copy of the rules? Ours went missing years ago and desperately trying to get a copy. Even if it's just a scan or something. If anyone could help us out you're a legend!
I just picked this up off ebay. I used to have it years ago and I've finally got it back. Cant wait to play it. Give me your email if you still need a copy of the rules.
1991danieloconnor@gmail.com if you could. Thanks a bunch :D
+Daniel O'Connor All sent! Enjoy :D
Wait if I'm mutineering, why do I have to keep saying "Aye aye captain"???
Because if you don't, you get sent to the Black Hole.
I mean, the swamp.
Call and response was a common mechanic in video board games, which helped make sure everyone was paying attention.
@@watcherofclassics But the plot of the game is the players are mutinous crew, they should say "Yarrr! Its Captain Skull!" not "Aye aye Captain!".
TO ROBERT TRAVIS...So I am like Pinnochio am I? I take it you are snidely inferring I am lying when I say I invented the game? So why is my name (JOHN WHITE)on the bottom of the box as the copyright holder? Don't know who you are or why you would infer such a thing. Obviously got nothing better to do. Very, very sad!