Great War at Sea
Cruiser Warfare
A board game by Brian L. Knipple, Michael Bennighof
2-4 2-4
30 minutes Medium
Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid
Wargame, Nautical, World War I
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Description
Great War at Sea: Cruiser Warfare is a thrilling board game that drops you into the midst of World War I naval battles. Designed by Brian L. Knipple and Michael Bennighof, this 2004 game is easy to learn, especially for those familiar with board games, and can be played with 2 to 4 players in just 30 minutes. Players use area movement and dice rolling to navigate the hexagon grid, recreating the excitement of cruiser warfare. As a wargame, it's all about strategy and skill, but don't worry if you're new to the genre - the rules are of normal complexity, making it accessible to a wide range of players. With several expansions available, including ones focused on specific regions like the Bay of Bengal and the Dutch East Indies, you can keep exploring new scenarios and challenges after mastering the base game.
Expansions
Great War at Sea
Bay of Bengal
0-2 Players
30 minutes
Medium
Great War at Sea
Dreadnoughts
1-4 Players
60 minutes
Medium
Great War at Sea
Dutch East Indies
1-2 Players
30 minutes
Medium
Great War at Sea
U.S. Navy Plan Scarlet
1-2 Players
30 minutes
Medium
Great War at Sea Jutland
North Sea 1914
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
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