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Board game · nautical, war

Fire When Ready

1982 · 1⁠–⁠4 players · 30⁠–⁠120 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 1 to 4 players.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.4 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 30–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.5/1048 ratings
  • BGG rank14,526thamong all games

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How to play Fire When Ready

Mechanics

  • Critical hits and failures
  • Dice rolling
  • Grid movement
  • Hex grid
  • Paper and pencil
  • Campaign
  • Simulation
  • Simultaneous action selection

Credits Fire When Ready

  • ArtNorman Royal
  • PublisherMetagaming

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Game details Fire When Ready

Year published
1982
Players
1–4
Playing time
30–120 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.4 out of 5
Publisher
Metagaming

Frequently asked questions Fire When Ready

How many players is Fire When Ready for?

For 1 to 4 players.

How long does a game take?

30 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 1–4.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku