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Run Silent, Run Deep
1993
Rules assistance for Run Silent, Run Deep
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Run Silent, Run Deep
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Run Silent, Run Deep is a board game released in 1993 for 2–6 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Scott Smith and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
An exciting, fast paced game recreating tactical submarine actions during World War II. Critical elements of submarine warfare presented including Sonar, evasion and maneuver, torpedo attacks, collisions, anti-submarine weapons, and gunnery. Each submarine's location is secretly plotted on Submarine Data Sheets. There are 21 scenarios included from the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific. Scenarios include convoy battles, hunter-killer actions, Aircraft Carrier sinkings, and one-on-one encounters. Submarines from major belligerents are here, such as WAHOO, U-47, SPLENDID, SURCOUF, I-19 and TANG.
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- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
Questions and answers
Run Silent, Run Deep 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 Run Silent, Run Deep is 180 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 Run Silent, Run Deep 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.
Run Silent, Run Deep has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Run Silent, Run Deep belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Run Silent, Run Deep are: Michael Scott Smith. 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 Run Silent, Run Deep 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.