Sails of Glory Napoleonic Wars Starter

Set sail and engage in epic naval battles with Sails of Glory: after a period of being out of stock, the Sails of Glory Starter Set is back, welcoming new players aboard historical ships from an era when the armies and fleets of Napoleon clashed with the formidable Royal Navy of the British Empire. In addition to the Starter Set, accessories like Terrain Packs, Damage Counters Bags, Additional Ship Mats, and Counter Sets are also available again.

The tactical miniature game with ready-to-play painted models transports players back to the Napoleonic Age, when massive ships-of-the-line and swift frigates clashed across the seas. Designed by Andrea Angiolino and Andrea Mainini, Sails of Glory seamlessly merges miniatures, cards, and board game mechanics, drawing on the Wings of Glory system, acclaimed for its intuitive combat. Specialized decks of maneuver cards represent the varied movement capabilities of each ship, facilitating a realistic gameplay with accessible mechanics.

Each ship boasts its own ship log, detailing combat statistics, crew abilities, and action plans. The Ship Log allows players to efficiently track ship and crew damage, understanding how it impacts a ship's mobility and combat effectiveness. Movement is streamlined, using maneuver decks tailored to each ship type: players select a maneuver, place the corresponding card in front of the ship model, and move accordingly, factoring in elements like wind and ship damage.

The Sails of Glory Starter Set provides a complete gaming experience for two to four players. The most striking components in this set are four meticulously crafted ship models in 1/1000 scale – two French and two British. One ship per side is a powerful 74-guns Ship-of-the-Line, a true queen of the seas: the French have the Genereux and the British have the HMS Defence; the other ship is a nimble 32/34-guns frigate, smaller but effective in a large variety of combat and non-combat roles: in this case, the Courageuse for the French and the HMS Terpsichore for the British. Accompanying each ship are specific maneuver decks and ship logs; alternate stats are provided for each model.

The Starter Set also includes a comprehensive rulebook with Basic, Standard, Advanced, and Optional Rules, along with counters and accessories for quick setup and gameplay. Various scenarios cater to groups of two to four players, with an additional solo scenario.