The best Submarine board games 2024
Looking for a really good board game with submarines? We have compared and listed the best submarine board games for you.
In this list we have listed games and expansions that have submarines as a theme or game principle.
Submarine games usually involve some sort of underwater hiding mechanic with hidden movement or a search for treasure lost underwater.
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List of the best submarine board games 2024
Deep Sea Adventure
More details for Deep Sea AdventureDeep Sea Adventure is a light and engaging board game that combines elements of press-your-luck and resource management. Players take on the roles of daring explorers, seeking treasures in undersea ruins. The twist? Everyone shares a single rented submarine and, crucially, a single tank of air. The game unfolds over three rounds, and the player who accumulates the most points by retrieving underwater relics is declared the winner.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Captain Sonar
Embark on an adrenaline-pumping undersea adventure with Captain Sonar, a board game that plunges you into the heart of intense submarine warfare. In this gripping scenario, every move and decision can be the difference between victory and defeat. Form a skilled crew aboard a cutting-edge submarine as you strive to locate and eliminate an enemy sub before they do the same to you. The underwater battlefield is unforgiving, and effective communication and coordination are paramount for success.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
More details for Captain Sonar- 2 - 8 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Captain Sonar
Oceanos
Oceanos immerses players in a vibrant underwater world where they captain their own submarines to explore the depths of the ocean. The game introduces a unique twist on card-drafting mechanics, offering a fresh and engaging experience. Players aim to discover the most diverse marine species, build the largest coral reefs, recover sunken treasures, and enhance their submarines with precious crystals while avoiding the dreaded kraken.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Oceanos- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43- 1 - 2 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Sonar Family
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for Sonar Family- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Sonar Family
Nemo's War (Second Edition)
Nemo's War (Second Edition) is a solitaire board game based on Jules Verne's classic novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. It focuses on Captain Nemo and his incredible vessel, the Nautilus. Designed by Chris Taylor and featuring the stunning artwork of Ian O'Toole, this edition by Victory Point Games offers an enhanced gaming experience with high-quality production and graphics.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Nemo's War (Second Edition)- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Nemo's War (Second Edition)
Sonar
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Sonar
The Hunted: Twilight of the U-Boats, 1943-45
- 1 - 2 Players
- 60 - 180 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45- 1 - 2 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Red November
Red November is a cooperative survival board game that thrusts players into the chaotic environment of a malfunctioning gnomish submarine. As members of the crew, players work together to prevent an array of disasters while a rescue team is on its way.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Red November- 1 - 8 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sub Search
- 2 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
U-Boat Leader
- 1 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Gato Leader
- 1 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Submarine
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Nautilus
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Nautilus- 2 - 4 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Nautilus
Steam Torpedo: First Contact
- 2 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Steam Torpedo: First Contact
Silent War
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Silent War- 1 - 2 Players
- 60 - 7500 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
They Come Unseen
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for They Come Unseen- 2 - 5 Players
- 80 - 180 Minutes
- Medium difficulty
UBOOT: The Board Game
Nominated for 15 awards and won 7.
More details for UBOOT: The Board Game- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Hard to learn
Video reviews for UBOOT: The Board Game
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