2023Martin Anderson
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Unboxings
2 - 5 players0 min
The Far Seas: German Cruiser Operations at the Onset of World War I
2026Martin Anderson, Julius Bruncken
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- 5
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Mainly unboxings. The Far Seas: German Cruiser Operations at the Onset of World War I is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 2 unboxings.
1 - 2 players
240 - 360 min
Very heavy weight: Rules-dense, long sessions
From BoardGameGeek
German Cruiser Operations at the Onset of World War I At the outbreak of World War I, eight German cruisers were scattered across the globe-isolated, outnumbered, and cut off from home. What followed was a daring campaign of commerce raiding, evasion, and naval warfare that forced the British Empire to divert vast resources in pursuit. The Far Seas puts you in command of this asymmetric naval struggle. Take control of the German raiders or the Allied fleets in a tense operational-level game of hidden movement, search, and decisive engagements. German player: Plan secretly, strike where the enemy is weak, raid merchant shipping, disrupt supply lines, and attempt the long journey home. Allied player: Coordinate a superior fleet, protect trade routes, and hunt down elusive cruisers across the world's oceans. Solo Play: There is also a bot to control the German ships vs a human British/Allied player, which uses chit draws system. HISTORICAL IMMERSION WITHOUT OVERHEAD Beyond the core system, the game integrates historical realities that shaped naval warfare in 1914: - Coaling constraints force long-term planning - Convoy systems create high-risk, high-reward targets - Colonial operations add strategic pressure points - Special events introduce uncertainty and narrative moments These elements enhance realism while preserving smooth gameplay. -description from publisher's website
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The Far Seas: German Cruiser Operations at the Onset of World War I has 5 videos from 3 creators: 1 review, 1 how-to-play guide, 1 playthrough and 2 unboxings. They date from June to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Let's Play! The Far Seas | Solo Tutorial Gameplay | VUCA Deluxe Edition" by Wayne Hansen, which runs 1 h 8 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Verdict! The Far Seas | WW1 | VUCA Deluxe Edition | Overview & Review" by Wayne Hansen. To see it played, watch "(1494) The Far Seas: Bitwa pod Coronelem - rozgrywka (PL)" by Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe.
If you like it, try The Fetterman Fight or A Hundred in the Hands and The Far Seas, also by Martin Anderson.
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German Cruiser Operations at the Onset of World War I At the outbreak of World War I, eight German cruisers were scattered across the globe-isolated, outnumbered, and cut off from home. What followed was a daring campaign of commerce raiding, evasion, and naval warfare that forced the British Empire to divert vast resources in pursuit. The Far Seas puts you in command of this asymmetric naval struggle. Take control of the German raiders or the Allied fleets in a tense operational-level game of hidden movement, search, and decisive engagements. German player: Plan secretly, strike where the enemy is weak, raid merchant shipping, disrupt supply lines, and attempt the long journey home. Allied player: Coordinate a superior fleet, protect trade routes, and hunt down elusive cruisers across the world's oceans. Solo Play: There is also a bot to control the German ships vs a human British/Allied player, which uses chit draws system. HISTORICAL IMMERSION WITHOUT OVERHEAD Beyond the core system, the game integrates historical realities that shaped naval warfare in 1914: - Coaling constraints force long-term planning - Convoy systems create high-risk, high-reward targets - Colonial operations add strategic pressure points - Special events introduce uncertainty and narrative moments These elements enhance realism while preserving smooth gameplay. -description from publisher's website