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Expansion for Close Action: The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1
Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack
2022
Rules assistance for Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–7 players
- 240 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack is an expansion for Close Action: The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1 released in 2022 for 2–7 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mark A. Campbell and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
This module provides 7 ready-to-use Scenarios for Close Action [CA] 3rd Edition. These scenarios are quicker to set up and play than those in other CA scenario books. The scenarios have been carefully selected from among the hundreds of actual battles from 1739 to 1815 to provide a set of interesting small actions; the first six can be played by no more than 4 players, while the 7th requires a minimum of 5. This selection was done deliberately to serve the very large percentage of wargamers who live in communities with only small gaming groups (perhaps as few as a half-dozen players or so). It has the added benefit of also serving new players and those who simply prefer smaller battles. Other key factors include: (a) an emphasis on balanced battles where victory is usually determined simply by victory points, rather than by special victory rules; (b) a selection of different types of battles, from frigate-vs-frigate actions to Ship-of-the-Line [SOL] squadron actions to combinations of both types; and (c) all ship logs for all seven scenarios have been completely pre-filled to allow you to play them all immediately, without having to fill them out yourself.
Questions and answers
Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack supports 2–7 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 Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack is 240 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 Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack 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.
Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, 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 Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack are: Mark A. Campbell. 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 Close Action 3rd Edition: Scenario Starter Pack as an expansion for Close Action: The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Close Action: The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1 to use it. Check that your edition of Close Action: The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.