Great War at Sea: U.S. Navy Plan Red (2002)

About this game

The Great War at Sea series tackles a hypothetical naval war between US and Britain based on actual US navy plans. Players plot their task forces moves on the strategic map, and, when contact is made, combat is fought on the tactical map. First Edition (2002) had four battle and nine operational scenarios. Second Edition (2013) has the same counters and map as First Edition but has a completely revised scenario book with 14 battle and 20 operational scenarios, and updated special rules. Cover has been updated as well. Third Edition (2019) is in playbook format. Included are the maps, counters, and scenarios from Second Edition. New are the rules and fleet cards.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.