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Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805
2016
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- 2–60 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
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Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 is a board game released in 2016 for 2–60 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Crisanto Lorente Gonzalez and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Line of Sight.
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About the game
Ships of the Line is a naval combat system that simulates battles between 1740 and 1815 at the tactical level. "Trafalgar 1805" recreates the clash between the British fleet - commanded by Admiral Nelson - and the Spanish-French combined force - led by Admirals Villeneuve and Gravina - that took place on October 21st, 1805. The plastic pieces represent the actual ships that fought the biggest pre WWII battle, excluding Lepanto. The game is meant for 2 to 3 players: one player always takes the British side while the combined Spanish-French force can be played by another one or split in two, with each player taking command of one of the nationalities. It can also be played by any number of players, giving them command of just some of one side's ships. Before starting the game, players should agree on wether they will use any optional rules. SEQUENCE OF PLAY After setting up the scenario by the playbook, play proceeds in turns. Each turn consists of the following phases: INITIATIVE PHASE: Players determine initiative. Initially, it is held by the British side. COMBAT PHASE: 1.- The initiative player fires his cannons, any hits are not applied yet. 2.- The non-initiative player fires. 3.- Any damaged caused by both sides is now applied simultaneously. MOVEMENT PHASE: 1.- The non-initiative player moves his units. 1.- The initiative player moves his. CREW ACTIONS PHASE: Played simultaneously, the initiative player executes his actions first. 1.- Grapple and grapple disengagement attempts. 2.- Boarding attempts. Require previous successful grapple. 3.- Rigging and fallen masts removal. 4.- Put out fires. 5.- Check for sinking ships. 6.- Check for surrendering ships. After turn 24 is completed, calculate victory points for sunk, captured or damaged ships and determine the winner. COMPONENTS: 1 Playboard, made up of 5 DIN A3 sections. 60 ships miniatures. 180 detachable masts. 60 ship cards. 1 stickers sheet. 2 markers sheets. 1 combat table sheet. 1 miscellaneous tables sheet. 1 player aid. 2 fleet setup sheets. 6 six sided dice. 1 rulebook. 1 Volume I Trafalgar booklet.
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Questions and answers
Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 supports 2–60 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 Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 is 120–240 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 Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 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.
Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 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.
Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Line of Sight. 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 Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 are: Crisanto Lorente Gonzalez. 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 Navíos de Línea: Trafalgar 1805 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.