8-player games / Nautical
Best 8-player nautical board games
The best 8-player nautical board games are Captain Sonar, Tsuro of the Seas and Red November — the top-rated of 12 8-player nautical board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Captain Sonar (2016) at 7.6/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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DeductionCaptain Sonar (2016)2–8 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.6
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Abstract StrategyTsuro of the Seas (2012)2–8 players · 20–40 min · ★ 6.5
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FantasyRed November (2008)1–8 players · 60–120 min · ★ 6.3
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Card GameLoot (1992)2–8 players · 20 min · ★ 6.3
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Collectible ComponentsPirates of the Spanish Main (2004)2–10 players · 30 min · ★ 6.1
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FantasyDreadfleet (2011)2–10 players · 60 min · ★ 7.0
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Age of ReasonClose Action The Age of Fighting Sail Vol. 1 (1997)2–30 players · 240 min · ★ 7.8
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Card GameNaval War (1979)3–9 players · 45 min · ★ 6.2
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MiniaturesJutland (1967)2–10 players · 60–360 min · ★ 6.7
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American Civil WarThe Ironclads A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865 (1979)1–8 players · 120 min · ★ 7.3
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American Revolutionary WarEnemy in Sight (1988)2–8 players · 120 min · ★ 6.2
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Expansion for Base-gameMan O' War Sea of Blood (1994)2–8 players · 180 min · ★ 7.3
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Frequently asked
- What is the best 8-player nautical board game?
- Captain Sonar (2016) is the highest-rated 8-player nautical board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.6/10 from 16,502 ratings. Tsuro of the Seas and Red November round out the top three.
- How many 8-player nautical board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 12 8-player nautical board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.