Frigate
Published 1974
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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- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Medium — 3.0/5
- Year
- 1974
- BGG Rating
- 5.96
- BGG Rank
- #21289
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Frigate is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Frigate takes about 120 minutes.
Frigate has a complexity rating of 3.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Frigate is 12+.
Frigate has a rating of 5.96/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 117 ratings. It is ranked #21289 overall.
Frigate was designed by Jim Dunnigan. It was published in 1974.