- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nemo's War (Second Edition): Nautilus Upgrades Expansion Pack #1
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #416
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nemo's War (Second Edition)
2017
Rules assistance for Nemo's War (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Nemo's War (Second Edition)
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Nemo's War (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alan Emrich and Chris Taylor (I) and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Nemo's War (Second Edition): Bold and Caring Expansion Pack #2
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Nemo's War (Second Edition): Dramatis Personae Expansion Pack #3
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Nemo's War (Second Edition): Holidays on the High Seas
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Nemo's War (Second Edition): Journey's End Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2021
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About the game
Jules Verne's classic novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea tells the story of Captain Nemo and his astounding ship, the Nautilus. The second edition of Nemo's War, Victory Point Games' popular solitaire offering from designer Chris Taylor, is a greatly enhanced offering featuring mass-production printing and amazing Ian O'Toole art and graphics throughout. Set in year 1870, you set sail in this amazing electric-powered submarine, assuming the role and motive of Captain Nemo as you travel across the seas on missions of science, exploration, anti-Imperialism, and War! With this supercharged second edition of Nemo's War, prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime! Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale Scale: Time is measured in Action Points which represent approximately 1 week of real time; each encounter is with 1 major ship (its crew and contents) and each area is 1 Ocean. Solitaire Suitability: 9 on a 9-point scale Normally a solitaire game, Nemo's War also provides rules for 2-4 player fully cooperative and semi-competitive variants.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Arclight Games
- Galakta
- Maldito Games
- YOKA Games
- Frosted Games
- Game Salute
- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
Nemo's War (Second Edition) supports 1–4 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 Nemo's War (Second Edition) is 60–120 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 Nemo's War (Second Edition) for ages 13 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.
Nemo's War (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
Nemo's War (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame, Travel, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point 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 Nemo's War (Second Edition) are: Alan Emrich and Chris Taylor (I). 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 Nemo's War (Second Edition) 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.