
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,684
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Johnny Reb III: Regimental Grand Tactical American Civil War Miniatures Rules
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1996

Rules assistance for Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis
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Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis is an expansion for Shipwreck released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Martin Bourne and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
Operation Praying Mantis is a ready to play scenario based on Operation Praying Mantis, the first ever guided missile engagement fought by the US Navy. Designed for use with Shipwreck, Vandering Publications d10 based wargames rules system for naval warfare in the age of the guided missile, with a little modification could be used for other rules systems too. Includes: A description of the action, results and long-term consequences. Ship detail sheets for all units involved, instructions to set up the scenario, starting positions and victory conditions. —description from the publisher
Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis 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 Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis is 60 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 Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis 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.
Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, 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 Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis are: Martin Bourne. 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 Shipwreck: Scenario 02 – Operation Praying Mantis as an expansion for Shipwreck. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shipwreck to use it. Check that your edition of Shipwreck is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.