Wooden Ships & Iron Men

Wooden Ships & Iron Men is a nautical tactical game set in the Age of Sail. Players command fleets on a hex map, maneuvering ships and battling across historical scenarios. The game offers increasing complexity and strategic depth., Year Published: 1974
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Wooden Ships & Iron Men is a tactical nautical board game that immerses players in naval combat during the Age of Sail, featuring numerous historical scenarios. Players command their fleets, maneuvering ships on a hex-overlaid ocean map, with ship counters covering two hexes and special movement and firing rules. The game allows players to start with smaller scenarios and advance to larger fleet battles, with a complexity rating of 6 by Avalon Hill.
Short description:
Wooden Ships & Iron Men is a nautical tactical game set in the Age of Sail. Players command fleets on a hex map, maneuvering ships and battling across historical scenarios. The game offers increasing complexity and strategic depth.
Year Published
:
1974
Minimum playercount
:
2
Maximum playercount
:
2
Minimum age
:
12
Playtime
:
300
Gametype
:
  • Not specified
Playtype
:
  • Competitive
Campaign?
:
  • No