
Mar Rojo
A board game by Ivan Notario
1-2 Players 30-90 minutes Medium
Hand Management, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Solo / Solitaire Game
Card Game, Wargame, Nautical, Civil War
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Description
Mar Rojo drops you straight into the smoky decks of 19th‑century naval warfare, where you command a lone frigate or duel with a friend in a high‑stakes cat‑and‑mouse chase across the crimson sea. Designed by Ivan Notario in 2021, the game blends a slick hand‑management engine with battle‑card driven combat, so you’re constantly juggling orders, ammunition and morale while trying to outmaneuver the enemy. Whether you’re flying solo or taking on a buddy, each game runs 30‑90 minutes and feels like a mini‑campaign that’s easy to learn but hard to master—perfect for anyone who’s already comfortable with board‑game basics. The card‑rich setup gives every turn a fresh tactical twist, and the “Cuba & Filipinas: Spanish‑American War” expansion promises even more historic drama to sink your rivals. In short, Mar Rojo is a fast‑paced, nautical wargame that lets you live out the chaos of the Civil War on the high seas without ever leaving the table.
