Captain Match
Captain Match: Pirate Boat Jam · Ship Escape: Color Sort Puzzle
Beat the tide! Sail pirate boats out of a jammed harbor so every crew boards a boat of its color, from a sunny cove through the frozen Glacier world to the Moonlit seas.
A boat jam puzzle where the tide changes the rules
Tap a boat with a clear path to sail it to the dock, and the crew waiting on the pier hops aboard the boat of their color. Dock space is limited, and the water keeps rising and falling.
The tide decides
Shallow passages only open at high water. A boat that is stuck now may sail free a few seconds later. Time your moves and plan your order.
Chapters to explore
Sail through Dawn Cove, Kraken Strait, Lighthouse Isle and more, following the Logbook story to the Great Tide Treasure.
Summer, Glacier & Moonlit worlds
From a sunny summer harbor to the icy Glacier world with frozen boats and icebergs that block the way, then on to the glowing night waters of the Moonlit world.
Tricky obstacles
The Kraken grabs boats, grounded boats sit in the way, docks get narrow and storm levels race the clock.
Color-blind friendly
Every color has its own symbol, so every player can tell the boats and crew apart at a glance.
Quick levels
Easy to learn, satisfying to master. Short levels you can play anywhere, in 14 languages.
Four rules, endless jams
Tap a boat
Tap a boat with a clear path to send it to the dock.
Crew board in order
Crew board from the left, in order, onto a boat of their color.
Full boats set sail
Get every crew member aboard to win the level!
Watch the tide clock
When it turns green, shallow channels open.
Handy help for tricky moments
Anchor
Pulls a boat past any blocker straight to the dock.
Howl
Freezes the tide so open channels stay open.
Whistle
Fills a docked boat with its crew and sends it off.
Captain Barba
Leads the hunt for the Great Tide Treasure.
Moon
One howl and the tide stands still.
Pip
Always ready with a whistle and a grin.
Sunny coves, frozen seas, moonlit waters and a crew to collect
Need a hand, captain?
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I bought No Ads but interstitial ads still show. What should I do?
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Does No Ads remove every ad?
No Ads removes the interstitial ads between levels. Optional rewarded videos (for bonus coins and boosters) stay available, because you choose to watch them.
I reinstalled the game and lost my progress.
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Why does the game need an internet connection?
Captain Match is free to play and funded by ads, and the store, rewarded videos and purchases all need a connection. Please check Wi‑Fi or mobile data if the game will not load.
How does the tide clock work?
The clock at the top right shows the tide cycle. When it turns green the water is high and shallow passages open. Howl freezes the clock so an open channel stays open.
I have trouble telling the colors apart.
Every color has its own symbol on the boats and on the crew's bandanas, so you can match by symbol instead of color.
How do I change the language?
Open Settings in the game and pick a language. Captain Match is available in 14 languages.
How do I manage ad privacy choices?
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I found a bug or a level that cannot be solved.
Email us with the level number, your device and, if possible, a screenshot. Every level is tested to be solvable, but we love a good bug report.