
- BGG rank
- BGG #920
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War 1941-1945
- 1–2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2005

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Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack is an expansion for Seas of Iron released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Daniel Hinkle.
From the publisher: The Battleship expansion pack contains two additional iconic ships, German Battleship Bismarck and Japanese Battleship Yamato.
Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack 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 Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack is 10–30 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 Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack for ages 10 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.
Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack are: Daniel Hinkle. 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 Seas of Iron: Battleship Expansion Pack as an expansion for Seas of Iron. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Seas of Iron to use it. Check that your edition of Seas of Iron is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.