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Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas
2004
Rules assistance for Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas
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Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas is a board game released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dan Verssen and its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
As can be read on the Phalanx Games site: Naval Battles: The World War II naval combat cardgame by Dan Verssen (2-6 players, 30 minutes playing time) is a fast and furious game of naval combat in World War II. Each player commands a fleet of World War II ships. His goal is to launch attacks from his ships and sink the ships of the opposing players. The game includes surface vessels and submarines of six different nations – France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and the United States. Naval Battles contains two types of cards: 102 Action cards and 78 Ship cards. At the start of the game a player chooses a fleet of ship cards. These ship cards are used to launch attacks. In addition, a player receives action cards to play out of his hand.
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- Mayfair Games
- Zvezda
- Phalanx Games B.V.
Questions and answers
Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas 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 Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas is 30 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 Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas for ages 10 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.
Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas are: Dan Verssen. 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 Naval Battles: World War II on the High Seas 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.