
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,626
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Sonar Family
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map is an expansion for Captain Sonar released in 2016 for 2–8 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, and Role Playing.
Bonus map offered as a Promo through European distribution channels (4 laminated Map sheets included) This map is particularly difficult due to the large islands
Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map supports 2–8 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 Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map is 45–60 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 Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map 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.
Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map belongs to these categories: Fighting, Deduction, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, and Role Playing. 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 Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map are: Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier. 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 Captain Sonar: Foxtrot Map as an expansion for Captain Sonar. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Captain Sonar to use it. Check that your edition of Captain Sonar is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.