Wooden Ships & Iron Men
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 60–300 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About Wooden Ships & Iron Men
Wooden Ships & Iron Men is a Tactical level Nautical board-wargame - Fighting ships in the Age of Sail !!! This classic title details military engagements in the golden Age of Sail with a plethora of historical scenarios. Players take their groups of ships and form their ship lines and then go at it. The game comes with a large generic ocean map overlaid with a hex grid. The ship counters occupy two hexes and include special rules for moving and firing with this design. Players can begin with the smaller scenarios and work up to whole fleets engaged in pitched battle. Avalon Hill Complexity Rating - 6
- Released
- 1974
- Designer
- S. Craig Taylor
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Wooden Ships & Iron Men?
Wooden Ships & Iron Men plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Wooden Ships & Iron Men?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Wooden Ships & Iron Men is best with 2 players (42 votes).
How long does Wooden Ships & Iron Men take to play?
A game of Wooden Ships & Iron Men takes 60–300 min.
What age is Wooden Ships & Iron Men for?
The recommended minimum age for Wooden Ships & Iron Men is 12+.
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