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Naval Wargame Rules for the Ironclad Era
The object of these rules is to reproduce the tactics of naval warfare in the period 1860 to 1880. This was the time when naval architecture and warfare underwent fundamental changes. No longer the majestic lines of the “wooden walls”, now the three-decker with smoke belching from funnels looking out of place between the masks, the awkward shapes of the American Civil War vessels and finally the multitude of one off designs which prevailed until the start of the Pre-Dreadnought era. Tactics were dictated by the great variety of vessels and weapons available, (an homogeneous fleet being unknown) and sometimes by the restricted sea-space available. I have tried to reflect these problems and changes in this set of rules.
What is Naval Wargame Rules for the Ironclad Era
The object of these rules is to reproduce the tactics of naval warfare in the period 1860 to 1880. This was the time when naval architecture and warfare underwent fundamental changes. No longer the majestic lines of the “wooden walls”, now the three-decker with smoke belching from funnels looking out of place between the masks, the awkward shapes of the American Civil War vessels and finally the multitude of one off designs which prevailed until the start of the Pre-Dreadnought era. Tactics were dictated by the great variety of vessels and weapons available, (an homogeneous fleet being unknown) and sometimes by the restricted sea-space available. I have tried to reflect these problems and changes in this set of rules.
In order to play the game, players will require the following equipment:
Metric rule
Angle indicator
Game details
- Players
- 2
- Age
- +12
- Duration
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- —
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1991
- Mechanics
- Dice Rolling
- Categories
- American Civil War · Miniatures · Nautical
- Designer
- J. W. Wallis
- Publisher
- NavWar Production, Ltd.
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How many players is Naval Wargame Rules for the Ironclad Era for?
Naval Wargame Rules for the Ironclad Era plays with 2 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 60 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 12.
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