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Captain Sonar

Roberto Fraga, Yohan Lemonnier · Matagot · 2016

Two submarine teams hunt each other in real-time. Four roles per team — captain, first mate, engineer, radio operator. At 8 players, unforgettable.

Players

2–8

Time

60 min

Ages

14+

Difficulty

Medium

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Why you'll like it

Real-time team play creates intensity
8-player team vs team
Each role different
Radio operator deduction is brilliant
Turn-based for smaller groups

How it plays

Captain Sonar is a real-time team game in which two submarine crews hunt each other. Each player on a team has a role: the captain steers, the first mate charges weapons and systems, the engineer manages breakdowns, and the radio operator listens to the enemy captain's moves to work out where they are.

Teams act at the same time, so the game is noisy and tense. You win by hitting the enemy submarine enough times with torpedoes and mines. There's also a turn-based mode for groups who want it calmer. It's best with a full group of 8 players.