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Frigate: Sea War In The Age Of Sail

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

3

Rating

5.96

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation as players primarily compete against each other.

Replay value

The game offers a high level of variability with a diverse gameboard and multiple paths to victory. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The strategic depth allows players to continuously improve their strategies over time. The game scales well with different numbers of players, maintaining its appeal and balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a rewarding and engaging experience for those willing to invest the effort.

Luck profile

Frigate: Sea War in the Age of Sail has a moderate level of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

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.

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Credits

Designers

1
Jim Dunnigan

Publishers

1
SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

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