- Prepare your fine array of 1/700th scale tall-ships for battle focusing on the golden age sail of maritime warfare ships combating in the period 1770-1830, the 'carronade era'. From superbly detailed plastic Frigates, Brigs or 3rd Rates (usable for all nations) through to the mighty 1st rates in finely detailed metal and resin, there are plenty of options to take to battle!.
- Utilizing a unique and innovative initiative system based around the most important factor of sail powered combat: the wind. Additional rules enable you to fight in a 'line of battle,' engage shore batteries, rake your enemies with withering initial broadsides or capture vessels in heroic boarding actions. All while avoiding such hazards to navigation as fog banks, fire ships and shipwrecks..
- The rules allow you to field fleets comprised of vessels ranging from the tiniest boats up to the true giants of the waves, the mighty 1st rate warships. Can be played on a 4' x 3' table or unobstructed floor space..
- Each ship in Black Seas is accompanied by a ship card which details its speed, weaponry and other key ratings to help strategically plan battles based on their advantages..
- Build, paint and play! The construction and painting of the models and watching them come to life are just as much fun as the game itself! Paint and glue are not included..
Product Description
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Fight for domination of the high seas in this fast-paced starter
set. This Black Seas game allows you to recreate the thrilling
naval battles of the age of sail in all their glory. Utilizing a
unique and innovative initiative system based around the most
important factor of sail powered combat: the wind. Additional
rules enable you to fight in a 'line of battle,' engage shore
batteries, rake your enemies with withering initial broadsides or
capture vessels in heroic boarding actions. All while avoiding
such hazards to navigation as fog banks, fire ships and
shipwrecks. The rules allow you to field fleets comprised of
vessels ranging from the tiniest boats up to the true giants
of the waves, the mighty 1st rate warships. Also included are
rules for such famed vessels as Bucentaure, Snatissima Trinidad,
USS Constitution, and the legendary HMS Victory. Black seas also
provides national rules for the four main protagonists of the
era: the French, Spanish, American and Royal Navies, including
rules for such renowned commanders as Commodore Decatour, Admiral
Villeneuve and the inimitable Admiral Lord Nelson. The thirteen
scenarios included range between merchant raids, running
blockades and fighting pitched battles, finally culminating in
the engagement that defined naval combat in the age of sail: The
Battle of Trafalgar. The Master and Commander starter set comes
with everything you will need to play games of Black Seas and
pits the mighty Royal Navy of Great Britain against their age old
foes - the ships of the French Navy. Frigates and Brigs clash on
the high seas as you make your maiden voyage commanding your
fleet! Fire as she bears! The Black Seas Master & Commander boxed
game contains: A4 Softback rulebook, highly detailed 1:700 scale
plastic ship models - three Frigates and six Brigs, plastic ship
assembly guides, printed acetate ratlines, full-color sails
sheets, rigging thread, full -color Royal Navy, French Navy and
privateer / pirate s, 1 A0 size double-sided battle matt, 3
die-cut punchboards (islands, sandbars, Martello Tower, rulers,
game token, etc), wake Sheets, ship datacards, Black Seas wool -
smoke & fire, game dice (8 D10s, 2 D6s and 1 D3).
Safety Warning
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This product contains detailed models, small parts and essential
pointed components. This is not a toy.