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Damn the Torpedoes!
1995
Rules assistance for Damn the Torpedoes!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Damn the Torpedoes!
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Damn the Torpedoes! is a board game released in 1995 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Bohrer and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Casement Ironclads, turreted Monitors, submarines, naval leaders, blockade runners, commerce raiders, fortresses, torpedo boats, commandos, Union and Confederate Marines and Ellet Rams contend with 9 different types of torpedo! Naval warfare card game set in the Civil War
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- Winsome Games
Questions and answers
Damn the Torpedoes! supports 2–6 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 Damn the Torpedoes! is 120 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 Damn the Torpedoes! 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.
Damn the Torpedoes! has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Damn the Torpedoes! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Damn the Torpedoes! are: John Bohrer. 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 Damn the Torpedoes! 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.