The best nautical board, card & dice games 🚢 2024
Looking for a really good seafaring game 🚢? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best nautical games 2024.
What are nautical games?
Nautical, seafaring or sailor games involve sailors, ships and/or seafaring as a main component of the theme or game. In most nautical games, players can achieve the game goal first by piloting their ships particularly effectively.
List of best seafaring games 2024 🚢
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea is a cooperative trick-taking card game that embarks players on an underwater expedition to discover the lost continent of Mu. Building on the foundations of its predecessor, The Crew, this game combines the familiar mechanics of trick-taking with unique cooperative elements and a compelling thematic narrative.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
More details for The Crew: Mission Deep Sea- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!11€ at.de*Skull King
More details for Skull KingSkull King is an exciting and competitive trick-taking game that adds unique twists to the traditional format found in games like Oh Hell!, Wizard, Euchre, and Spades.
- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Skull King
Survive: Escape from Atlantis!
Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a thrilling and competitive board game where players aim to evacuate their pieces from a sinking island. The game is known for its intense gameplay and strategic decisions.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Survive: Escape from Atlantis!- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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
👍 Good price!18€ at.de*Forgotten Waters
Forgotten Waters is a captivating board game that plunges players into the whimsical and unpredictable world of pirate adventure. Blending storytelling and strategy, this game stands out for its immersive narrative and engaging gameplay.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.
More details for Forgotten Waters- 3 - 7 Players
- 120 - 240 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Guild of Merchant Explorers
The Guild of Merchant Explorers is a unique and engaging strategy game that blends exploration with city-building elements. Players begin with a single city on their personal map and must skillfully expand their territory by placing cubes based on terrain cards drawn from a shuffled deck. The game emphasizes strategic planning and adaptability, with players aiming to efficiently complete areas, connect cities, and maximize their score through various means.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for The Guild of Merchant Explorers- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Port Royal
Port Royal is a competitive card game that immerses players in the world of Caribbean trade during the era of pirates and merchant ships. It combines elements of risk-taking, resource management, and strategic planning.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Port Royal- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 - 50 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Port Royal
The Isle of Cats
Embark on a delightful rescue mission in The Isle of Cats, a captivating competitive board game designed for 1-4 players (expandable to 6 with expansions). This medium-weight game combines card-drafting, polyomino cat-placement, and resource management, offering an engaging and strategic gameplay experience.
Nominated for 6 awards.
More details for The Isle of Cats- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The Isle of Cats
Seas of Strife
- 3 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ 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
Concordia
Concordia is a peaceful yet strategic board game set in Roman times, focusing on economic development and expansion. It is designed for 2-5 players aged 13 and up.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014
More details for Concordia- 2 - 5 Players
- 100 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Concordia
Jamaica
In the swashbuckling world of 1675 Jamaica, Captain Henry Morgan, after a notorious career in piracy, becomes the Governor of Jamaica. In a surprising turn of events, he invites his former pirate comrades to join him in retirement, celebrating their plundered treasures in the annual Great Challenge – a thrilling race around the island. The cunning Captain with the most gold at the end of the race claims the title of Grand Winner. Jamaica is a pirate-themed tactical race game that combines strategic ship movement, treasure hunting, and player interaction.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for Jamaica- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Raiders of the North Sea
Raiders of the North Sea is a vibrant board game set during the Viking Age, where players embody Viking warriors vying for the Chieftain's recognition through strategic raiding and resource management.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Raiders of the North Sea- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 80 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Feed the Kraken
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Feed the Kraken- 5 - 11 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Memoarrr!
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
More details for Memoarrr!- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!12€ at.de*Conspiracy: Abyss Universe
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Conspiracy: Abyss Universe- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sleeping Gods
Sleeping Gods is a cooperative, narrative-driven board game that immerses players in an expansive and mysterious world. Set in 1929, players take on the roles of Captain Sofi Odessa and her crew, who are lost at sea aboard the steamship Manticore in the mystical Wandering Sea. Their mission is to awaken the gods to find their way home.
Nominated for 19 awards and won 5.
More details for Sleeping Gods- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 1200 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Endeavor: Age of Sail
Endeavor: Age of Sail invites players to navigate the high seas and earn glory for their empires. Set during the age of exploration, players sail from Europe and the Mediterranean, establishing shipping routes and occupying cities across the globe, all while building their industrial, cultural, financial, and influential power.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Endeavor: Age of Sail- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Endeavor: Age of Sail
In the Footsteps of Darwin
- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Abyss
Abyss plunges players into a deep-sea realm of power struggles, where they aim to ascend the throne and rule the underwater city. This game intertwines development, combination, and collection strategies in a captivating underwater setting.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
More details for Abyss- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fleet: The Dice Game (Second Edition)
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Survive: Escape from Atlantis!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fleet: The Dice Game
More details for Fleet: The Dice GameFleet: The Dice Game offers a strategic and immersive experience as players return to the bustling Ridback Bay to engage in the competitive fishing industry. Unlike typical roll and write games, Fleet: The Dice Game introduces complex decision-making and strategy, accommodating 1-4 players and including a robust solo mode.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Pearls
- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Cartagena
Cartagena is a thematic board game based on the historical 1672 pirate jailbreak from the fortress of Cartagena. It blends strategy and tactical movement with a strong pirate theme.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014
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More details for Cartagena- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
🔥 Great price!17€ at.de*Century: Eastern Wonders
More details for Century: Eastern WondersCenturies ago, the allure of exotic spices drove prosperous nations to explore uncharted seas and discover new routes to the fabled Spice Islands. These islands were the coveted source of the world's most valuable spices. However, this pursuit of riches and glory also gave rise to fierce competition and even warfare. In the midst of this era of opportunity, you find yourself as a daring merchant and privateer, representing your nation in a bid to seize control of this lucrative region and claim its rewards. Your journey takes you to the mysterious Far East...
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Century: Eastern Wonders
Carcassonne: South Seas
Carcassonne: South Seas brings the classic tile-laying charm of the original Carcassonne to a vibrant, tropical setting. This standalone game, the first in the "Carcassonne Around the World" series, offers players the task of building island landscapes filled with inviting seas and lush islands. Instead of the traditional cities, roads, and fields, players work to gather bananas, shellfish, and fish, trading these resources for points with various traders. The familiar mechanics of placing tiles and meeples blend seamlessly with this refreshing maritime theme, offering both seasoned Carcassonne fans and newcomers a delightful new variant to explore.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Carcassonne: South Seas- 2 - 5 Players
- 35 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Carcassonne: South Seas
Port Royal: Unterwegs!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Port Royal: Unterwegs!
Black Fleet
Black Fleet sets you in the bustling Caribbean, captaining merchant ships, pirate vessels, and even Navy ships, each with their own quest for glory and fortune. This tactical card-driven game mixes strategy with a dash of luck as you navigate different ship types to achieve your goals.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
More details for Black Fleet- 3 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Tsuro of the Seas
More details for Tsuro of the SeasTsuro of the Seas is an engaging and thematic variation of the classic board game Tsuro. In this version, players navigate their ships through treacherous waters, trying to stay on the board as long as possible. The game introduces new elements of strategy and unpredictability with the addition of daikaiju tiles, representing sea monsters and other mythical creatures.
- 2 - 8 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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