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The Hunt for Red October (1988)

2 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like modern warfare games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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The Hunt for Red October board game box cover

About The Hunt for Red October

Modern naval combat in the North Atlantic, ripped from the pages of Tom Clancy.

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Modern WarfareNauticalNovel-basedWargame

Mechanics: Area Movement, Area-Impulse, Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation · Designer: Douglas Niles

Players: 2P

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The Hunt for Red October FAQ

How many players is The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does The Hunt for Red October take to play?
A game of The Hunt for Red October takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Hunt for Red October any good?
The Hunt for Red October rates 6.0/10 from 399 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a modern warfare / nautical game built around area movement, area-impulse, dice rolling.