The Captain is dead is a frantic and fun cooperative board Game that puts you and your friends in the role of crew members on a besieged starship. You must work together to repair critical systems and fend off hostile aliens, or you will share the captain's fate. From the Chief engineer, weapons officer, and visiting Admiral, all the way down to the Ensign and the ship's janitor, you must combine your unique talents to avoid utter Annihilation in the cold depths of space!.