Attack Sub
1991Courtney F. Allen
2 players
30 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
Attack Sub is a card based wargame similar to Up Front. The topic is modern submarine warfare (Mostly US/Nato vs. Soviet/Warsaw Pact, but there is an occasional Falklands War scenario.) Each player has one or more submarines and/or surface ships. Each ship is represented on an individual large card with counters showing current contact status and damage. Each player plays cards to increase their "contact level" relative to their opponent. Contact level abstractly represents relative position and sonar readings. It is possible for one ship to have a better contact on his enemy than the enemy has on him. When high enough contact level is reached, torpedoes can be fired.
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Attack Sub has 4 videos from 2 creators: 2 reviews and 2 playthroughs. They date from 2022 to March 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "AS - review" by calandale. To see it played, watch "Duel" by calandale, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Up Front, Storm Over Arnhem and Legends of Robin Hood, also by Courtney F. Allen.
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2 players300 minMedium weight
1991Courtney F. Allen
- Videos
- 1
- Creators
- 1
Playthroughs
2 - 5 players60 minLight weight
About Attack Sub
From BoardGameGeek:
Attack Sub is a card based wargame similar to Up Front. The topic is modern submarine warfare (Mostly US/Nato vs. Soviet/Warsaw Pact, but there is an occasional Falklands War scenario.) Each player has one or more submarines and/or surface ships. Each ship is represented on an individual large card with counters showing current contact status and damage. Each player plays cards to increase their "contact level" relative to their opponent. Contact level abstractly represents relative position and sonar readings. It is possible for one ship to have a better contact on his enemy than the enemy has on him. When high enough contact level is reached, torpedoes can be fired.
Designer
Courtney F. Allen
Artist
George I. Parrish, Jr.
Publisher
The Avalon Hill Game Co
Mechanics
Card-Driven