Frigate: Sea War in the Age of Sail
1974
BGG Geek Rating
5.5
based on 118 ratings
BGG Average Rating
6.0
community average
BGG Ranking
#20721
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Players
2-2
Weight
3.00/5.00
Playtime
120 min
Age
12+
⚙️ Game Mechanics
How this game works - core systems and player actions
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📖 About This Game
Frigate simulates naval battles of the 18th and 19th centuries in 20 different scenarios.
Battles involving the American, British, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch are represented. They range from single ship combats to full scale battles, like Trafalgar, which involved more than 70 ships. Ranged combat, grappling, and boarding actions are all included. Movement is both plotted and simultaneous. Wind effects and command control also play a big part of the game. 255 counters
Victory conditions are dependent on the scenario played.