Victory at Sea

A game by John Edwards

2 Players 90 minutes Low

Area-Impulse

Nautical, Wargame, World War II

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Description

Victory at Sea is a strategic level game where two players take on the roles of Admirals of the Fleet, vying for control of the sea areas crucial to their nation's interests. This game of Grand Strategy is set in World War II and allows players to recreate every major aspect of the naval war. With easy-to-learn rules, Victory at Sea is an ideal wargame for beginners, yet it also offers a fast-playing and tense contest for experienced gamers. The game mechanics, such as Area-Impulse, enable players to make tactical decisions that can turn the tide of the war. In Victory at Sea, the Allied player must navigate the challenges of protecting vital convoys from German U-Boats and surface raiders, while also trying to control the Mediterranean and counter the threat of powerful battleships like the Bismarck and Tirpitz. The Axis player, on the other hand, must use cunning strategies to exhaust their opponent and win the war, despite having a smaller fleet. With a playtime of 90 minutes, Victory at Sea is a game that can be enjoyed in an evening, and its colorful mounted mapboard and large counters representing major capital ships add to the game's excitement and realism. Designed by John Edwards and first published in 1992, Victory at Sea is a classic game that continues to offer hours of engaging gameplay for fans of nautical and World War II-themed games.