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USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die
2021
Rules assistance for USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die
For 1 player
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die is a board game released in 2021 for 1 player, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mike Heiman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Re-rolling and Locking, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
"USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die" is a solo wargame of damage control as you desperately scramble to survive the most determined Japanese Kamikaze attacks of World War II. You will re-enact the harrowing 80 minutes of terror and mayhem the crew of the Laffey went through as they fought off 22 Japanese planes. You will move your damage control teams to stem the current crisis, and then roll and allocate dice in an attempt to aid the ship or damage the attacking planes. You could attempt to ask help from the nearby carrier Shamrock Bay, but doing so will take time and effort away from the current attacks. If you can survive the last Japanese attack with the ship still afloat you win! —description from the designer
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- Catastrophe Games
Questions and answers
USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die 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 USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die is 45–60 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 USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die 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.
USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Re-rolling and Locking, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die are: Mike Heiman. 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 USS Laffey: The Ship That Would Not Die 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.