The object of the game is to be the first player to attain the Admiral rank.

You start the game as a Midshipman (Naval Cadet) and get promoted to the next higher rank when you achieve the required points at the "Promotion Board".

Use a combination of "Naval Academy" cards and dice roll to help you meet the necessary points. Other players can attempt to sabotage your promotion by using "Top Secret" cards. However, these "Top Secret" cards, once used, are removed from the game, so the timing and frequency of use can be a factor.

ADMIRAL can be classified as a family game - providing enough element of luck for children to win yet offering light strategy play for adults to stay engaged.