The game is basically othello or reversi with a settlers online twist. The game would be played on square grid on the water territory south-east of the main island. Player would place boats and change opponents boats to their boats just as in othello. However, in addition a player may also choose one of the following actions per turn.

Broadsides - destroys one enemy boat that is adjacent (not diagonal) cost = 1 cannon
Boarding Parties - the enemy ship adjacent (not diagonal) becomes your ship. This cannot cause other ships to be turned into your ships. Cost = 5 recruits
High Masts - Moves any ship from one spot to another that is adjacent or diagonal. cost = 1 wool cloth
Bad Fish - Allows you to take a second turn. Cannot be played on the 2nd turn. cost = 5k fish
Floating Mine - Place on a square. When an opponent places a ship it is destroyed instead of being placed. Opponent my still play an action. cost = 100 pinewood planks + 1 gunpowder.

Each player is given a 24 hour period to play a turn. If a player fails to do so than the other player wins.