Admirals’ War: World War II at Sea

About this board game

Admirals’ War: World War II at Sea is a strategic naval board game for 1–4 players with a 480-minute play time, recreating the major maritime conflict of World War II.

The game covers the war from the early months of the Atlantic campaign through the decisive Battle of the Philippine Sea in late 1944. It brings the Atlantic and Pacific theaters together in one unified experience, portraying the major combat ships of the Axis and Allied navies.

Admirals’ War uses a simple but not simplistic simulation of naval warfare at the strategic level. Most tactical details are represented through straightforward game mechanics, creating a contest that the publisher describes as both fast-paced and fun to play while remaining true to history.

• Recreates World War II naval warfare across the Atlantic and Pacific
• Features the major combat ships of the Axis and Allied navies
• Represents tactical detail through accessible game mechanics
• Combines both theaters into a single game

The design shares similarities with Avalon Hill’s classic Victory in the Pacific, applying a modern approach to the sea wars of World War II. Players familiar with that earlier title will recognize some similarities in the Pacific map, while the Atlantic map has been substantially changed.

These map changes help combine the mechanics of the two games more seamlessly and better reflect the nature of Atlantic naval fighting. Released in 2019, Admirals’ War offers a broad strategic view of the conflict while keeping its core systems approachable.