Overview
Captain Flag is set aboard a pirate ship where the player competes in a flag-waving contest against on-screen challengers. A large mechanical pirate figure dominates the cabinet display, mirroring the player’s movements as the game progresses through a series of speed and accuracy challenges. The goal is to raise and lower the pirate’s flag in proper rhythm to commands and outperform rival crews in the competition.
The player controls two joysticks corresponding to the pirate’s arms. Movements are mirrored by the mechanical figure mounted on the cabinet. During each round, the game issues flag-raising commands that must be followed in the correct order and timing. Quick, accurate responses advance the session to higher difficulty tiers, while errors reduce points or end the attempt.
