Fighting Sail: Sea Combat in the Age of Canvas and Shot 1775-1815

1981

Joseph M. Balkoski

BGG Geek Rating

5.6

based on 170 ratings

BGG Average Rating

6.8

community average

BGG Ranking

#10427

all board games

Players

2-2

Weight

2.85/5.00

Playtime

240 min

Age

12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Critical Hits and Failures Bias Grid Movement Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Dice Rolling Simultaneous Action Selection Square Grid Movement Points

📂 Categories

Wargame Nautical Napoleonic American Revolutionary War Age of Reason

🎨 Artists

Redmond A. Simonsen

📖 About This Game

"Fighting Sail" is a simulation of naval warfare during the age of sail. Nine scenarios are presented in the game, dealing with small-scale naval actions from the American Revolution to the Napoleonic Wars and the war of 1812. Contents: 1 22" x 34" map sheet 1 sheet of 140 counters 1 rules booklet