Wooden Ships & Iron Men

Published 1974

Fighting ships in the age of sail! This classic title details military engagements in the golden age of sail with a plethora of historical scenarios. Players take their groups of ships and form their ship lines and then go at it. The game comes with a large generic ocean map overlaid with a hex grid. The ship counters occupy two hexes and include special rules for moving and firing with this design. Players can begin with the smaller scenarios and work up to whole fleets engaged in pitched battle. Avalon Hill Complexity Rating - 6

Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Line of Sight Simulation

Categories

Age of Reason American Indian Wars American Revolutionary War Napoleonic Nautical Pirates Post-Napoleonic Wargame

Designers

S. Craig Taylor

Publishers

Avalon Hill Battleline
Wooden Ships & Iron Men

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.09/5
Year
1974
BGG Rating
7.10
BGG Rank
#2119
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wooden Ships & Iron Men is designed for exactly 2 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Wooden Ships & Iron Men takes about 60 minutes.
Wooden Ships & Iron Men has a complexity rating of 3.09/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Wooden Ships & Iron Men is 12+.
Wooden Ships & Iron Men has a rating of 7.10/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,158 ratings. It is ranked #2119 overall.
Wooden Ships & Iron Men was designed by S. Craig Taylor. It was published in 1974.