Serpents of the Seas

Published 2010

Serpents of the Seas is the second volume in the Flying Colors series of naval combat games, and represents frigate actions and the rise of the American Navy. Unlike the larger battles between ships of the line depicted in Flying Colors, Serpents of the Seas includes sixteen battles from the American Revolutionary era and the War of 1812 that involve smaller ships -- from tiny gunboats with only one or two cannon through “5th Rate” frigates of less than 50 guns. Also depicted are three dozen “Ship Duels” between one or two vessels on a side, like the mighty Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) against her foes Java and Guerriere. To make these duels more challenging, an all new initiative system has been created using activation cards that might grant players a jump on their opponents, but limit their flexibility in the process. The cards can also be used as events that provide additional shipboard flavor. These new systems are fully compatible with the original Flying Colors game, with mechanics that can be selected a la carte.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

American Revolutionary War Nautical Wargame

Designers

Mike Nagel

Publishers

GMT Games
Serpents of the Seas

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
2.5 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.08/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
7.70
BGG Rank
#7480

Frequently Asked Questions

Serpents of the Seas supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of Serpents of the Seas takes about 150 minutes.
Serpents of the Seas has a complexity rating of 3.08/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
Serpents of the Seas has a rating of 7.70/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 184 ratings. It is ranked #7480 overall.
Serpents of the Seas was designed by Mike Nagel. It was published in 2010.