{"product_id":"dreaded-flags-naval-conflict-in-the-age-of-piracy-1568-1720-a-wargame-book","title":"Dreaded Flags: Naval Conflict in the Age of Piracy 1568 - 1720: A Wargame Book","description":"In Dreaded Flags, players refight historical naval conflicts between small fleets in the Age of Piracy. Players take command of one or more ships in engagements between privateers, pirates and\/or pirate hunters.\n\nThis book contains everything you need to play the game: the rules, 8 scenarios, maps, charts, ship’s log pages and all necessary counters. You only need 5 6-sided dice, optionally 2 extra colored 6-sided dice, and a pen per player at home!\n\nThe book comes with 8 scenarios. Depending on the scenario, the game is played solitaire ( 2 dedicated scenarios and most others are very suitable for 2-handed play)or with 2 or 3 players. Most scenarios can be played in one sitting, with playtime ranging from 30 minutes up to about 2 hours. To help learning the game, scenarios have a complexity rating, so when learning the game simply start with the easier ones.\n\nDreaded Flags balances historical accuracy with straightforward and intuitive game play: The various types of fire used in the game reflect the risky and perilous nature of the combat. Other era-specific factors are also taken into account: you will discover first-hand the effect of a good captain and a motivated crew.\nIf you like to play with miniatures (or don't like to cut the maps out of the book), all maps and extra components are also available as free Print and Play PDF's on Boardgamegeek.\nThese battles are included:\nThe Trader (A learning Scenario) - 1716\nThe Ambush: John Hawkins vs. the City of San Juan de Ulúa - 1568\nThe Sacking: Henry Morgan vs the city of Maracaibo - 1669 (Solitaire)\nThe Heist: Henry Every vs. the Murghal Fleet - 1695\nThe Salvaging: Charles Vane and Henry Jennings vs. The Spanish Salvage Fleet - 1715\nThe Hunt: Frances Hume vs. John Martel - 1717\nThe Reckoning: Blackbeard vs. Stede Bonnet - 1718\nThe Menace: Black Bart vs. the people of Barbados - 1720 (Solitaire)\nNow, hoist the dreaded flag and ready your guns!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0C6VYSPTX\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0C6VYSPTX.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schoutteten, Wouter\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374686273597,"sku":"BVV.B0C6VYSPTX.G","price":16.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0C6VYSPTX-0.jpg?v=1784595214","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/dreaded-flags-naval-conflict-in-the-age-of-piracy-1568-1720-a-wargame-book","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}