Naval War of 1812
2012 · BGG
Avg rating
6.75
Bayes rating
5.53
Weight
1.42 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
1 hr
Ratings count
60
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Description
Naval War of 1812 showcases the global commerce war between Great Britain and the young United States. The goal of the American player is to hunt down British merchant ships while avoiding their warships. The British goal is to seek out the American frigates and merchant ships, while protecting their own. The game includes a hard mounted game board, plastic ships in four colors, and cards for ship maneuver that depict the strategic and tactical capabilities of the era.
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Card play & hand management Dice rolling
Game type
Wargame Miniatures / skirmish game Campaign / legacy game
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Board game
What it’s about
History, politics & real-world conflict Adventure & exploration
Publishers
Designers
Grant Wylie Mike Wylie