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Naval War (1979)

3–9 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
3–9
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 3–9 players aged 12+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Naval War

Blast your opponents' fleets out of the water in this free-wheeling card game.

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Card GameNauticalWargameWorld War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Paper-and-Pencil, Take That, Team-Based Game · Designer: S. Craig Taylor, Neil Zimmerer

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Naval War FAQ

How many players is Naval War?
Naval War plays with 3–9 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Naval War take to play?
A game of Naval War takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Naval War any good?
Naval War rates 6.2/10 from 783 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / nautical game built around dice rolling, events, hand management.