Silent Patrol

Silent Patrol supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.

The listed playing time for Silent Patrol is 120–180 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 Silent Patrol for ages 14 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.

Silent Patrol belongs to these categories: Nautical and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling 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 catalogue lists Silent Patrol as an expansion for Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 to use it. Check that your edition of Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.