Frigate: Sea War in the Age of Sail
1974 · BGG
Avg rating
5.95
Bayes rating
5.51
Weight
3.00 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
2 hr
Ratings count
115
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Description
Frigate simulates naval battles of the 18th and 19th centuries in 20 different scenarios. Battles involving the American, British, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch are represented. They range from single ship combats to full scale battles, like Trafalgar, which involved more than 70 ships. Ranged combat, grappling, and boarding actions are all included. Movement is both plotted and simultaneous. Wind effects and command control also play a big part of the game. 255 counters Victory conditions are dependent on the scenario played.
Mechanics
Hexagon Grid Modular Board Simultaneous Action Selection
Themes
Napoleonic Nautical
Publishers
Designers
Jim Dunnigan