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Box: The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865

Board game · American Civil War, nautical

The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865

1979 · 1⁠–⁠8 players · 120 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 1 to 8 players.

  • 1 player
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  • 8 players

Weight and time

Medium-heavy: 3.5 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 120–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

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  • BoardGameGeek7.3/10262 ratings
  • BGG rank4,762ndamong all games

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How to play The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865

Mechanics

  • Dice rolling
  • Grid movement
  • Hex grid
  • Line of sight
  • Movement templates
  • Simulation

Credits The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865

  • PublisherExcalibre Games, Inc.

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Game details The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865

Year published
1979
Players
1–8
Playing time
120–120 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.5 out of 5
Publisher
Excalibre Games, Inc.

Frequently asked questions The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865

How many players is The Ironclads: A Tactical Level Game of Naval Combat in the American Civil War 1861-1865 for?

For 1 to 8 players.

How long does a game take?

120 to 120 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–8.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku