- BGG rating
- 9.5
Oak & Iron: 3rd Rate Ship Expansion
- 2 players
- 45 min
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,400
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Oak & Iron: Core Box
2019
Rules assistance for Oak & Iron: Core Box
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Oak & Iron: Core Box
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Oak & Iron: Core Box is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mike Tunez and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Oak & Iron: Blackbeard's Revenge
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Oak & Iron: Gentlemen of Fortune
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Oak & Iron: Men of War
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Oak & Iron: Merchant Men
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Oak & Iron: Ships of the Line
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020
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About the game
Oak & Iron is a 1/600th scale naval game set in the age of piracy, imperial expansion, and above all, fighting sail. It allows players to recreate battles between small fleets and squadrons of armed sailing ships. The game is designed to be simple and intuitive while also challenging players by providing significant tactical depth, being true to the theme and tactics of the period, and supplying significant flavor for the various factions represented in the game. The game can be played with up to six players when playing at fleet scale. Two teams of three players each, each player controlling one of more squadrons. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Firelock Games
Questions and answers
Oak & Iron: Core Box 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 Oak & Iron: Core Box is 45 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 Oak & Iron: Core Box 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.
Oak & Iron: Core Box has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Oak & Iron: Core Box belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. 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 Oak & Iron: Core Box are: Mike Tunez. 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 Oak & Iron: Core Box 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.