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Brand | Matagot |
Material | Cardboard |
Theme | Military |
Genre | Wargame |
Number of Players | 8 |
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- REAL-TIME SUBMARINE DUEL: Engage in heart-pounding underwater warfare for 2 to 8 players.
- STRATEGIC CHALLENGE: Coordinate with your crew to outmaneuver and defeat rival submarines.
- ECONOMIC WARFARE: Immerse yourself in the high-stakes world of rare earth mining and corporate rivalry.
- TEAMWORK IS KEY: Work together to chart courses, operate systems, and hunt down your adversaries.
- THRILLING ADVENTURE: Experience the tension of a silent war beneath the waves.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.95 x 11.61 x 11.61 inches |
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Item Weight | 4 pounds |
ASIN | B01EZUCHOC |
Item model number | MATSCSO1 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 12 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #32,021 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #833 in PC-compatible Games |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | April 30, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Matagot |
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The year is 2048. A new economic war has erupted. Rare earth has become a key element for building new machines, leading private companies to arm next-gen submarine prototypes to protect their underwater mines. Beneath the quiet waves, a silent war is taking place, and these new, unstable submarines are your weapon. Prepare to dive in Captain sonar, a game of dueling submarines for two to eight players! Captain sonar is an innovative real-time game that challenges two teams to take their submarines head-to-head in a thrilling battle. Your ultimate goal is to find and destroy your opponent's submarine, but this task is far more difficult that it may first appear. Your entire crew must work together to chart a course, charge systems, locate the enemy, and keep your own submarine fully operational. Communication and teamwork can lead you to victory, but if you fail to cooperate, you'll be sunk to the bottom of the ocean!.
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Type of Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game |
Number of Players | 2-8 Players | 2-8 Players | 2-5 Players | 4-8 Players | 2-5 Players | 2 Players |
Average Playtime | 45-60 Minutes | 45-60 Minutes | 45+ Minutes | 30-45 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
Recommended Player Age | 14+ | 14+ | 10+ | 14+ | 14+ | 8+ |
Game Objectives | You and your teammates control a state-of-the-art submarine and are trying to locate an enemy submarine in order to blow it out of the water before they can do the same to you. | This expansion takes the underwater hunt even further with 5 new scenarios and adds strategic depth as each crew gets to pick a special weapon system at the beginning of the game. | Race to find Long John Silver's buried gold by drawing his clues on a treasure map! | Play your role amongst ten characters in Bahamas and steal, lie, threaten, do everything you can to get the biggest part of the loot and land safely! | Play as warring Egyptian Gods and build the most powerful army to dominate Egypt. | Help the Princess Jing to escape from the Forbidden City and meet with her beloved. |
Theme | Submarines | Submarines | Pirates | Money Heist | Ancient Egypt | Ancient China |
Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Team-Based Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Adventure Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Expansion(s) Available | ✓ | is an expansion | ✓ | ✓ | is a standalone | is a standalone |
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Customers find the game really fun to play, interesting, and chaotic. They also say it works best for 6-8 players and incorporates teamwork perfectly. Customers also say the theme is great, attractive, and creative. They mention the stress and tension are real, but so is the excitement and relief when you get a. Opinions are mixed on understandability.
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Customers find the game really fun to play. They say it's an interesting game, albeit a little complex. They also say the gameplay is great, chaotic, and fun. Customers also mention that the game is creative and thoughtful. They describe the real-time gameplay as exciting and require quick thinking. Overall, customers find the level of strategy enjoyable.
"...It sounds chaotic and incredible. Also it comes with a decent amount of map options so the map never gets old...." Read more
"Very fun game with a group of friends. 3 vs 3 can work and 4 vs 4 is wicked fun." Read more
"...I will say that the game has been extremely fun each time I played it.Now for the disclaimer!!!..." Read more
"Cap. Sonar is super fun. Very simple to learn with emerging complexity, it takes maybe 30 min to play the second round...." Read more
Customers generally like the capacity of the board game. They mention that it works best with 6-8 players and is great for a larger group. The game incorporates teamwork perfectly, while still allowing for human rivalry. Customers also appreciate the exciting game play and cooperative strategy.
"...It's co-op teams. Co-op games are becoming my favorite kind because of the interaction they force you to have with people around you...." Read more
"...I have played this game with only two people and it works well and we still have a lot of fun...." Read more
"...All of the roles had unique challenges and really required you to work as a team, communicating under stress...." Read more
"Game is an adrenaline rush and great with 6 or 8 players. Boards/pieces are well-made, with the exception of the markers...." Read more
Customers find the theme of the board game attractive, creative, and thoughtful. They also say the art is nice, cool, and unique. Overall, customers describe the game as fun and a decent sim of a great theme.
"...maps erase easy and look good, the components are top notch, the art is very nice. The rules are even well writen and easy to understand...." Read more
"...But it's a lot of fun and totally unique. If one team sucks they will lose over and over, so be prepared to readjust the teams as needed...." Read more
"...The product is extremely well made and attractive and the game itself is really fun to play. Imagine Battleship on steroids, for a group. So FUN!" Read more
"...So much fun! Very well designed game." Read more
Customers find the stress and tension in the board game to be real, intense, and crazy. They also say the game requires communication under stress, and that the game is easily more stressful than X-COM.
"...8 players was amazing and 6 still felt extremely good...." Read more
"...unique challenges and really required you to work as a team, communicating under stress. I can't wait to play again with a full 8-player count...." Read more
"This game is exactly what it seems. It is fun, it is engaging, it can be stressful but it is also approachable...." Read more
"This is one of our groups go to games. It gets intense and always ends in laughter...." Read more
Customers find the board game well made and well designed. They also appreciate the quality production value, top-notch components, and nice art. Customers also mention that the game has an awesome mechanic for managing to make a real time game.
"...has plenty of markers, the maps erase easy and look good, the components are top notch, the art is very nice...." Read more
"Game is an adrenaline rush and great with 6 or 8 players. Boards/pieces are well-made, with the exception of the markers...." Read more
"...This game has an awesome mechanic for managing to make a real time game without a timer, while incorporating teamwork perfectly." Read more
"...The product is extremely well made and attractive and the game itself is really fun to play. Imagine Battleship on steroids, for a group. So FUN!" Read more
Customers find the pacing of the board game fast and excellent. They also say it's like playing Battleship in real time.
"This game is SO much fun! It is best with 6-8 players and played in real-time mode. Probably best for a group that frequently has more players...." Read more
"...It can be a little complicated to learn, and is definitely fast-paced. Would absolutely recommend. It's like playing Battleship in real time!" Read more
"Excellent real time game. Fun forA group of 4-8" Read more
"Great, fast-paced game..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the understandability of the board game. Some mention it's pretty intuitive after you get through the rules, and the rules are well written. However, others say that it can be a little complicated to learn, and has a slightly higher learning curve.
"...It's ingeniously mastered because it doesn't rely on chance at any moment in the game!!! Whether you sink or are sunk it's all your fault!..." Read more
"...It's an interesting game, albeit a little complex. My brother who loves playing strategy games really enjoyed this one...." Read more
"...The rules are even well writen and easy to understand. 10/10 would highly recommend." Read more
"...The turn based version is okay but too easy to calculate, real time is where this game shines...." Read more
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Alright let's move on the next part of this game which is awesome. It's co-op teams. Co-op games are becoming my favorite kind because of the interaction they force you to have with people around you. It's where the fun comes from. Add in the fact that this co-op game faces you against more humans and not an insanely over-powered "CPU" if you will. It's the perfect mix of working together AND human rivalry. And finally on this point each player on your team (you can play with anywhere from 2-8 players) get their own specific role. Anyone who's played co-op games like Forbidden Island etc. know how one loud mouth team mate can ruin the fun of the game becuase no one else can get a word in edgewise. Well in this game every player has an equal and crucial role to play and they all are required to play every round.
Lastly it's very adaptable. It has two modes of play, turn based play and free play, and while I've only had a chance into the simpler turn based mode I've heard great things about free play. It sounds chaotic and incredible. Also it comes with a decent amount of map options so the map never gets old.
There's my simplified review of the game. I really can't do it justice. You need to get 8 people together and have a blast ;) playing this game.
F.I.V.E S.T.A.R.S
Now for the disclaimer!!!
This game requires a large number of people to play. Although the rules may state you can play with two people, I would not recommend it. If you enjoy the Turn-Based mode rather than real time, then you can probably get away with a lower player count, but in order for this game to reach its real potential you are going to want to have at least 6 people.
I have played the game with 4,6,7 and 8 people at different occasions and I will say that 4 was somewhat unsatisfying due to the number of tasks one player had to take on. 8 players was amazing and 6 still felt extremely good. If you can't think of the last time you had 6 or more people in a room ready to play a board game then this game will most likely sit on your shelf.
With that in mind, if you have a group that you know will get together to play this, I would certainly give it a try. You won't be disappointed!!
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The game is so much fun but it's hard to get 8 players to play each time.
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Well, that was a blast ! This was by far the most played game amongst the many we procured before leaving home. The game mechanics are just complicated enough to keep it most interesting and super fun through many replays.
A normal game would take anywhere between 45min to 1h max, depending on strategies chosen.
8 people is best as each player gets a role (4 per team). 4 players total (2 each team) can also be done, but much harder since each member has to take 2 roles etc.
There are many different maps to play on and 2 modes : Turn-by-Turn or Real Time
Turn-by-turn : each team gets to play/move/take action one after the other. Makes the gameplay much simpler and easier to follow for the newcomers and we ended up playing mostly that mode.
Realtime : each team moves and takes action when they so desire (very fast, confusing the other team !)
You can replay that game almost indefinitely without getting ever bored with the many maps / modes and possibilities ! Each team captain will influence how the game works (maybe some will try stealth, some others will go all in for attacks etc.) and this makes it very dynamic. The game material is also very sturdy and durable.
The only possible thing to think longterm is the need for whiteboard markers (8 provided with the game). We had to change those at some point after heavy uses (50+ games at 8 people)
If you are able to gather 4+ people in one sitting for boardgames, buy it ! This gotta be a rare gem out there!
Tu y tus, hasta otros 3 companeros, son la tripulacion de un submarino nuclear y el objetivo del juego es hundir el submarino enemigo, asi de sencillo.
Cada miembros del equipo tiene un rol diferente, los cuales son:
Capitan: Da las ordenes de hacia donde avanzar el submarino, mantiene el registro de el camino que han tomado en el mapa, y ordena cuando tomar una accion como disparar, escanear un cuadrante con el sonar, etc...
Primer oficial: Cada vez que el submarino se mueve, el primer oficial decide que sistema cargar: minas, torpedos, dron, sonar, silencio, escenario. Ademas, lleva registro de la cantidad de danos del submarino y le informa al capitan sobre el estado de los sistemas.
Ingeniero: Cada que el capitan mueve en una direccion, el ingeniero tiene que deshabilitar un sistema relacionado con esa direccion. Debe de intentar, a traves del primer oficial, convencer al capitan de moverse en una direccion deseada para intentar rehabilitar los sistemas.
Operador de Radio: Posee una copia del mapa, ademas de una filmina transparente. Su rol es escuchar las direcciones que indica el capitan enemigo, trazar esa ruta en la filmina transparente, e irla acomodando sobre el mapa para descubrir donde encaja esta ruta y asi deducir donde se encuentra el submarino enemigo. Debe de estar en constante comunicacion con el capitan para asi poderle indicar a que coordenada conviene apuntar las acciones.
Al principio habra caos, confusion, pero durante el primer juego todo se entiende. El rol del primer oficial podria resultar un poco aburrido asi que se podria combinar con el del capitan.
El juego tambien tiene una modalidad de tiempo-real que es la forma en la que el juego se deberia jugar. Ambos equipos proceden a discrecion y el juego solo se detiene para confirmar acciones (un torpedo hizo dano? Un sonar detecto algo?, etc...)
Lo recomiendo demasiado para jugarlo con un grupo de amigos pero no ninos ya que es un poco complejo para ellos.
Diviertanse!
Reviewed in Mexico on December 15, 2018
Tu y tus, hasta otros 3 companeros, son la tripulacion de un submarino nuclear y el objetivo del juego es hundir el submarino enemigo, asi de sencillo.
Cada miembros del equipo tiene un rol diferente, los cuales son:
Capitan: Da las ordenes de hacia donde avanzar el submarino, mantiene el registro de el camino que han tomado en el mapa, y ordena cuando tomar una accion como disparar, escanear un cuadrante con el sonar, etc...
Primer oficial: Cada vez que el submarino se mueve, el primer oficial decide que sistema cargar: minas, torpedos, dron, sonar, silencio, escenario. Ademas, lleva registro de la cantidad de danos del submarino y le informa al capitan sobre el estado de los sistemas.
Ingeniero: Cada que el capitan mueve en una direccion, el ingeniero tiene que deshabilitar un sistema relacionado con esa direccion. Debe de intentar, a traves del primer oficial, convencer al capitan de moverse en una direccion deseada para intentar rehabilitar los sistemas.
Operador de Radio: Posee una copia del mapa, ademas de una filmina transparente. Su rol es escuchar las direcciones que indica el capitan enemigo, trazar esa ruta en la filmina transparente, e irla acomodando sobre el mapa para descubrir donde encaja esta ruta y asi deducir donde se encuentra el submarino enemigo. Debe de estar en constante comunicacion con el capitan para asi poderle indicar a que coordenada conviene apuntar las acciones.
Al principio habra caos, confusion, pero durante el primer juego todo se entiende. El rol del primer oficial podria resultar un poco aburrido asi que se podria combinar con el del capitan.
El juego tambien tiene una modalidad de tiempo-real que es la forma en la que el juego se deberia jugar. Ambos equipos proceden a discrecion y el juego solo se detiene para confirmar acciones (un torpedo hizo dano? Un sonar detecto algo?, etc...)
Lo recomiendo demasiado para jugarlo con un grupo de amigos pero no ninos ya que es un poco complejo para ellos.
Diviertanse!