Captain Sonar 2016
Designed by Roberto Fraga, Yohan Lemonnier
What it is
A light-to-medium deduction, fighting, modern warfare game for 2-8 players (~45 min), built around deduction, grid movement, hidden movement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #247 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
Mechanics
How to play Captain Sonar
Captain Sonar is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–8 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Deduction, Fighting and Modern Warfare game where the core of play revolves around Deduction, Grid Movement and Hidden Movement. A light-to-medium deduction, fighting, modern warfare game for 2-8 players (~45 min), built around deduction, grid movement, hidden movement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #247 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Captain Sonar
How many players is Captain Sonar?
Captain Sonar plays with 2–8 players.
Does Captain Sonar work with 2 players?
Yes — Captain Sonar plays 2–8, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Captain Sonar take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Captain Sonar hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.2 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Captain Sonar for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Captain Sonar?
Captain Sonar is a Deduction, Fighting, Modern Warfare game, built on Deduction, Grid Movement, Hidden Movement.
Where to buy Captain Sonar
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