Broadside
1962 · BGG
Avg rating
6.19
Bayes rating
5.59
Weight
1.78 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
45 min
Ratings count
431
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Description
'Broadside is an American Heritage Nautical board-wargame from the "Command Decision" series published by Milton Bradley circa 1962. Players take turns maneuvering their Frigates and other ships to gain position so as to fire their cannons and destroy the masts on the enemy ships. Not for hardcore gamers, Broadside is an introductory wargame of Napoleonic naval combat on the high seas. Some ports are guarded by land based batteries of cannons and players risk losing ships by straying too close. Rules are easy to learn and like "Dogfight" the game includes some great plastic miniatures to play with.
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Deduction & hidden information
Game type
Wargame Miniatures / skirmish game Family / kids game
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What it’s about
History, politics & real-world conflict Adventure & exploration
Publishers
Designers
(Uncredited)