
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,103
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Horse & Musket: Dawn of an Era
- 1–2 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion
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Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion is an expansion for Admirals' War: World War II at Sea released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 120–480 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Sean Chick and Brian Herr and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
Admirals' War Expansion is a new expansion of the Admirals' War base game that incorporates the Black Sea, new submarine rules, Plan Orange scenarios, as well as three new counter-sheets full of new ships.
Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion is 120–480 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion are: Sean Chick and Brian Herr. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Admirals' War: World War II at Sea Expansion as an expansion for Admirals' War: World War II at Sea. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Admirals' War: World War II at Sea to use it. Check that your edition of Admirals' War: World War II at Sea is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.