Wooden Ships & Iron Men

A game by S. Craig Taylor

2 Players 60 - 300 minutes Medium

Action Queue, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Simulation, Simultaneous Action Selection

Age of Reason, American Indian Wars, American Revolutionary War, Napoleonic, Nautical, Pirates, Post-Napoleonic, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Wooden Ships & Iron Men is a classic nautical board game that drops you into the midst of naval battles during the Age of Sail. As a tactical level game, you'll need to think strategically to outmaneuver your opponent, forming ship lines and executing precise attacks. The game comes with a large ocean map overlaid with a hex grid, where your ships will occupy two hexes and engage in fierce battles. With a range of historical scenarios to choose from, you can start with smaller skirmishes and work your way up to epic fleet battles. The game's normal complexity makes it accessible to experienced board game players, and its simultaneous action selection and dice rolling mechanics add an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability. Whether you're a fan of pirates, the American Revolutionary War, or just love the thrill of naval combat, Wooden Ships & Iron Men has something for everyone.