Sails of Glory: play epic naval battles during the Age of Sail.
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.
Sails of Glory Starter Set: a complete game for two to four players.
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.
For those seeking larger battles and more players, scaling up is simple: additional ships are available in individual Ship Packs, each containing a painted and assembled ship model and all the necessary components to play with it. The Sails of Glory lineup boasts 18 classes of ships from the Napoleonic Age, with multiple versions offered for each class, totaling around 50 unique ships. This diverse selection includes prominent vessels from France, England, Spain, and the United States.
Accessories like Additional Ship Mats allow to enhance and expand the game.
Available for separate purchase you can also get Special Ship Packs, highlighting renowned ships such as the British HMS Victory and the US USS Constitution, complete with historical commanders and crew skills. The HMS Victory presents game data of two different versions of the ship; she can be played with the armament she had as Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, or with the one she had as Richard Howe’s flagship in 1783. The USS Constitution can also be played in two versions: as she was just after her launch, in 1798, and as she was equipped during the war against Great Britain (1812). Players may choose either version based on gameplay preferences or historical accuracy.
Accessories for the game include a modular gaming mat, cardboard islands, coastal batteries, captains' and crews' skill cards, and more. The Sails of Glory Game Mat features a faint grid resembling a nautical map, aiding in wind direction assessment. It can be used alone for open sea battles or combined with terrain elements from the other accessory packs for countless scenario possibilities. Multiple mats can be joined for expansive battles.
For more information about the game, ship packs and accessories, visit the Sails of Glory section - where rules, further scenarios and a points system for competitive play can be downloaded.
