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Black Sea Black Death
1982
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- 2–4 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.9/5
For 2 players
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Black Sea Black Death is a board game released in 1982 for 2–4 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jack Radey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Black Sea * Black Death is a simulation-game for 2 to 4 players of the Soviet amphibious operations conducted in early February of 1943 as a part of Operation Gory/Morsky (Mountains/Sea). The objective of Operation Morsky was to surround and take the port city of Novorossisk, opening the way to a drive on Anapa which cut the main supply line keeping the German 17th Army alive in the Kuban-Taman area. The game covers a battle of 9 1/2 days on a scale of one half mile per hex (800 meters) and one turn per day. Fighting takes place on beaches, in mountains, in an industrial city and in the air overhead, with the units involved being mostly of battalion or company size (roughly 100 men per strength point), with naval units representing one ship or two boats, and air units each representing ten aircraft. There are some unusual concepts in the game system, as well as a considerable amount of detail. Game Scale: Turn: Impulses = 4-5 hours, 5-6 impulses per day Hex: 880 yards / 804 meters Units: Company to Regiment Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full-color mapsheet Two dual-side printed countersheets (1 combat, 1 markers - 600 1/2" counters) One 40-page Black Sea - Black Death rules booklet Two Player Aid cards (in rules booklet) One 4-page Charts & Tables booklet (in rule booklet) Two 6-sided dice Players: 1 or more Playing Time: 2-20 hours Complexity: Medium Solitaire Suitability: Moderate
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Questions and answers
Black Sea Black Death supports 2–4 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 Black Sea Black Death is 360 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 Black Sea Black Death for ages 12 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.
Black Sea Black Death has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Black Sea Black Death belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Black Sea Black Death are: Jack Radey. 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 Black Sea Black Death as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.