Dreadnought

Published 1975

Dreadnought: Surface Combat in the Battleship Era, 1906-45, is a two-player simulation of surface naval warfare in the period 1906 to 1944 with the primary emphasis on the role of the all big-gun battleship (Dreadnought) in fleet actions. Historical and non-historical battles and naval campaigns are presented. Essential elements of surface naval warfare are recreated, including gunnery, torpedoes, ranging, damage control, formation handling and fleet coordination. Game Scale: Game Turn: 15 minutes Hex: 1968 yards / 1800 meters Movement: 4 knots Units: Individual Battleships & multiple Cruisers/Destroyers Game Inventory: Six 10 x 10.75" single color map sections One single-side printed countersheet (400 1/2" counters) One 16-page Dreadnought rulebook Two Player Aid Cards One SiMov Orders Pad Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: Medium Complexity Level: Medium Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-15

Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Nautical Wargame World War I World War II

Designers

Irad B. Hardy John Young

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Dreadnought

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.41/5
Year
1975
BGG Rating
6.23
BGG Rank
#13572
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Dreadnought is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Dreadnought takes about 120 minutes.
Dreadnought has a complexity rating of 2.41/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Dreadnought is 12+.
Dreadnought has a rating of 6.23/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 200 ratings. It is ranked #13572 overall.
Dreadnought was designed by Irad B. Hardy, John Young. It was published in 1975.