- BGG rating
- 9.0
Silent Patrol
- 1 player
- 120–180 min
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,896
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45
2016
Rules assistance for Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45
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Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 is a board game released in 2016 for 1–2 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gregory M. Smith and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
Silent Victory is a solitaire tactical level game placing you in command of an American submarine during WWII in the Pacific. Your mission is to destroy as much Japanese shipping and as many warships as possible while advancing your crew quality and decorations - all while remembering you have to make it home. Silent Victory is purposely designed to deliver a brisk yet intensive gaming experience that forces many decisions upon you as you take command of one of the major U.S. Fleet submarine types in service. Patrols will take you to differing parts of the Pacific as time progresses in the war. The most successful commanders will be those that can manage the risks they take while prosecuting as many targets as possible. The game engine is built upon the successful Hunters design and has proven to be a solid, playable experience. All the major U.S. Fleet boat types are accounted for with every level of detail including period of service, armaments, crew makeup, damage capacity, and more. Game contents will comprise: One ½” full-color counter sheet One ¾” wide full-color counter sheet Rules booklet with designer's notes Five player aid cards, 2-sided Submarine patrol logsheet, 2-sided Five submarine Display Mats, 2-sided Eight Captain Cards Two Submarine Patrol Maps Submarine Combat Mat Three 6-sided, two 10-sided dice, and one 20-sided die Boxed
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Publishers
- GMT Games
- Consim Press
Questions and answers
Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 supports 1–2 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 Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 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 Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 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.
Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, 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 credited designers of Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 are: Gregory M. Smith. 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 Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 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.