- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sails of Glory: Captain and Crew Ability Deck
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,606
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sails of Glory
2013
Rules assistance for Sails of Glory
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Sails of Glory
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Sails of Glory is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Andrea Angiolino and Andrea Mainini and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Commerce de Bordeaux 1785 / Duguay-Trouin 1788
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Embuscade 1798 / Le Succes 1801
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Hermione 1779 / L'Inconstante 1786
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Bellona 1760 / HMS Goliath 1781
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Cleopatra 1779 / HMS Iphigenia 1780
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Concorde 1783 / HMS Unite 1796
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Impetueux 1796 / HMS Spartiate 1798
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Le Berwick 1795 / Le Swiftsure 1801
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Alligator 1782 / Le Fortune 1780
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Carmagnole 1793 / Sibylle 1791
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Queen Charlotte 1790 / HMS Ville de Paris 1795
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Royal George 1788 / HMS Hibernia 1804
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Royal Sovereign 1786 / HMS Brittania 1762
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Swan 1767 / HMS Fairy 1778
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – HMS Sybille 1794 / HMS Amelia 1796
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Montagne 1790 / Commerce de Marseille 1788
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Orient 1791 / L'Austerlitz 1808
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Proserpine 1785 / Dryade 1783
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Thorn 1779 / USS Atlanta 1781
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Argonauta 1806 / Heroe 1808
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Sails of Glory: Special Ship Pack – HMS Victory
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Sails of Glory: Special Ship Pack – USS Constitution
- 1–4 players
- 45–120 min
- 2015
About the game
Game description from the publisher: Sails of Glory is a series of games that recreates naval combat in the Age of Sails (1650-1815). Based on the game system used in Wings of Glory (formerly Wings of War), Sails of Glory uses miniatures, cards and board game mechanisms, with a special deck of maneuver cards representing the different movement capabilities of each vessel. The game will be supported by a range of painted and assembled 1/1000 miniatures. Players will choose their maneuver cards in secret, then reveal them all at the same moment. The card features arrows to be put in front of the miniature, then the latter is moved on top of the arrowhead. Several options on the same card are available depending on the wind and, with advanced rules, the sails used. After all ships moved, guns are fired from the sides of the miniature to targets in range. The Wings of Glory game system has been modified and expanded to accurately represent battles at sea between the large sailing ships of the past centuries. The first series of Sails of Glory will be set in the Napoleonic Age. If the game is successful, in the future Sails of Glory will be extended to cover other historical periods, such as the Age of Discovery, the Middle Ages and ancient times.
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Ares Games
Questions and answers
Sails of Glory supports 2–4 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 Sails of Glory 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 Sails of Glory 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.
Sails of Glory has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Sails of Glory belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation. 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 Sails of Glory are: Andrea Angiolino and Andrea Mainini. 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 Sails of Glory 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.