
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,854
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Torpedo Run!
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1986

Expansion for Crossbows and Catapults
Rules assistance for Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set is an expansion for Crossbows and Catapults for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up.
This could be combined with the master battle set or played on its own. The game is standard Crossbows and Catapults but with some new sea rules. As well as the standard equipment, the game came with 4 ships which fired projectiles in a similar manner to crossbows. The ships had 'shields' on their sides, and if all of the shields were knocked down by your opponent the ship was sunk.
Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set is 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 Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set for ages 6 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.
Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Action / Dexterity, and Miniatures. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Crossbows and Catapults: Sea Battle Set as an expansion for Crossbows and Catapults. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crossbows and Catapults to use it. Check that your edition of Crossbows and Catapults is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.