The War At Sea

A game by John Edwards

2 Players 0 minutes Low

Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Simulation

Nautical, Wargame, World War II

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Description

The War At Sea is a classic board game that drops you right into the midst of World War II, where you'll battle it out with a friend to control the seas. Designed by John Edwards and first published in 1975, this game is all about strategic naval warfare, where you'll maneuver your capital ships, U-boats, and convoys across a map of Europe, the Eastern USA, and Brazil. With easy-to-learn rules, you'll be diving into the action in no time, rolling dice to simulate ship-to-ship combat and trying to outmaneuver your opponent. As you play, you'll need to balance your efforts to capture key sea zones with the need to protect your own ships and convoys from enemy attack. With 117 counters representing individual ships and other elements, the game can get pretty intense, but the abstracted map and simple rules keep things moving quickly. Your goal is to earn the most Points of Control after eight turns, and the player who achieves this will be declared the winner. Whether you're a fan of nautical games, wargames, or just World War II history, The War At Sea is a fun and challenging game that's sure to keep you engaged.