
Harpoon
Battles of the Third World War – Modern Naval Warfare Scenarios
An expansion by Larry Bond
0-2 Players 0 minutes Medium
Simultaneous Action Selection, Point to Point Movement
Wargame, Nautical, Book, Modern Warfare
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Description
Imagine you’ve got the world’s most detailed naval combat simulator, but you’re only two people (or even a solo commander) and you want to jump straight into the heat of a modern showdown. Harpoon: Battles of the Third World War – Modern Naval Warfare Scenarios is the perfect add‑on to your Harpoon Third Edition, dropping you into high‑stakes, “what‑if” sea battles that feel straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. Larry Bond’s classic design gives you point‑to‑point movement across realistic oceans and simultaneous action selection, so you’re always guessing what the other side will do while plotting torpedo runs, carrier strikes, and submarine hunts. The rules sit at a comfortable “normal” level—if you’ve handled a board game before, you’ll get the hang of it fast, and the playtime is a flash, letting you dive into fresh scenarios without a marathon session. It’s the kind of expansion that makes every turn feel like a pulse‑pounding naval thriller, perfect for anyone who loves modern warfare and loves the smell of salty strategy.
