Battlegroup

Published 2005

"This is an entertaining card game of strategy and chance based on WWII naval combat, when fleets combined the awesome firepower of traditional battleships with long-range bombing strikes from aircraft carriers. Players determine when and how to seek combat; to use daylight for smashing carrier air strikes through defending fighters and dense anti-aircraft fire or to use the dark of night for quick and devastating surface attacks using the battleships' big guns. Submarines, destroyers, mines and torpedo boats also all play their roles." Two to Four players command squadrons of battleships and aircraft carriers and the side that scores the most victory points by sinking enemy vessels and winning sorties wins the game. Variations in ship attack, capability, and defense values are represented by using different types and numbers of dice.

Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card Driven Dice Rolling Hand Management

Categories

Card Game Nautical Wargame World War II

Designers

Jeff Billings S. Craig Taylor

Publishers

Lost Battalion Games
Battlegroup

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
6.51
BGG Rank
#16795
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Battlegroup supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Battlegroup takes about 90 minutes.
Battlegroup has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Battlegroup is 12+.
Battlegroup has a rating of 6.51/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 72 ratings. It is ranked #16795 overall.
Battlegroup was designed by Jeff Billings, S. Craig Taylor. It was published in 2005.