SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – Germany 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,796
- BGG rating
- 8.4
SEEKRIEG 5
2004
Rules assistance for SEEKRIEG 5
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- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for SEEKRIEG 5
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SEEKRIEG 5 is a board game released in 2004 for 2–10 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard Sartore and Jack L. Joyner and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Action Points.
Expansions
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – United States 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2005
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – Russia 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2007
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – France 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2008
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – Great Britain & Commonwealth 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2009
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – Japan 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2009
- BGG rating
- 6.0
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – Italy 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2020
SEEKRIEG 5: Ship Logs – Minor Navies 1880-1945
- 2–10 players
- 120 min
- 2020
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About the game
MINIATURES RULES FOR NAVAL COMBAT DURING THE AGE OF THE BATTLESHIP SEEKRIEG 5 covers the entire 1880-1945 era in a single volume. SEEKRIEG 5 is naval warfare in the age of the battleship including surface warships, air operations, merchant vessels, and submarines. Contents: 118-page rulebook and 100 pages of data tables covering weather, torpedo, radar and aircraft data covering the entire 1880-1945 era. (Foreword by Bill Jurens and Nathan Okun) 40 pages of game charts printed on heavy stock 30-page Damage Effects book A sheet of color game markers. A sheet of movement and turn rulers. CD-ROMS containing the following ship logs and other game aids in Adobe Acrobat PDF format: 15 different historical and hypothetical scenarios covering from Yalu (1894) to Komandorski Islands (1943) and containing Order of Battle sheets, maps and over 250 individual Ship Logs. Over 600 different Ship Logs for merchant vessels Air Operations Log forms for air and carrier operations Flag Command Log forms for 26 different countries Movement rulers, markers and other game aids SEEKRIEG 5 comes shrink-wrapped (un-boxed). All components are loose-leaf and 3-hole punched for storage in a standard ring binder.
Designers
Publishers
- Creative Data Systems
Questions and answers
SEEKRIEG 5 supports 2–10 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 SEEKRIEG 5 is 120 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 SEEKRIEG 5 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.
SEEKRIEG 5 has a complexity rating of 4.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
SEEKRIEG 5 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Action Points. 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 SEEKRIEG 5 are: Richard Sartore and Jack L. Joyner. 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 SEEKRIEG 5 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.