
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Expansion for Sails of Glory
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802
2014
Rules assistance for Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 13+

Rules assistant for Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802
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Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 is an expansion for Sails of Glory released in 2014 for 1–4 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.
About the game
An additional French flagged, Ocean class frigate for adding to your forces in Sails of Glory. In addition to the different paint model, the pack includes a set of 'F' maneuver cards as well as stats for two ships using the model. Components are language independent.
Designers
Publishers
- Ares Games
Questions and answers
Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 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 Sails of Glory: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 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: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 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: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 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: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 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: Ship Pack – Imperial 1803 / Republique Francaise 1802 as an expansion for Sails of Glory. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sails of Glory to use it. Check that your edition of Sails of Glory is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.