Silent Service

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Silent Service is a tactical-level, narrative-style solitaire wargame using a tables-based game engine simulating the US Navy submarine war against Japanese shipping in the Pacific during World War II. As the captain of a Salmon or Gato class submarine based in Fremantle, Australia during 1942-1945, your ultimate goal is to locate and sink as many enemy Japanese ships as possible, while at the same time bringing your sub and crew safely back to base after each patrol. It won’t be easy due to persistent enemy aircraft and escorts continuously hunting your sub, but the American people are depending on you. Don’t let them down! Two D10, one D12, and one D20 dice are required to play. 5 minute game setup and breakdown times. A medium size table is recommended for game setup. Total play time to complete a full campaign takes approximately 4-6 hours, with a typical patrol averaging 30 minutes. Adjustable starting difficulty based on player's skill level. With most of the rules integrated into the tables, there is practically no learning curve or rules memorization. And with water depth rules, compressed air rules, oxygen rules, flood damage control rules, silent running rules, numerous crew skills, weather effects, special missions, random events, and a multitude of table modifiers, Silent Service offers memorable experiences and high replay value. Are you ready to help defend the Pacific against the onslaught of Japanese shipping? —description from the publisher

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