Great War at Sea 2: The North & Baltic Seas

About this board game

Great War at Sea 2: The North & Baltic Seas is a 1998 board game for 2–4 players, with games lasting approximately 180 minutes. It brings the Great War at Sea series to the North and Baltic seas.

Players plot their task force movements on a strategic map, creating a contest of position and pursuit across the theater. When opposing forces make contact, the action shifts to a tactical map where combat is fought.

This two-level structure connects broad naval movement with focused engagements. The strategic map handles the approach and meeting of task forces, while the tactical map provides the setting for resolving the resulting battle.

A central feature is the Jutland scenario, which allows players to refight the largest gunnery battle ever fought. It offers a dedicated scenario built around one of the most notable naval clashes represented in the game.

• Setting: the North and Baltic seas
• Players: 2–4
• Play time: approximately 180 minutes
• Core system: strategic task force movement followed by tactical combat
• Featured scenario: Jutland

Great War at Sea 2: The North & Baltic Seas is suited to players who enjoy naval games that separate operational movement from battle resolution. Plan where task forces will go, watch for contact, and then fight out the engagement on the tactical map.