Harpoon

Missiles flash above the sea and boomers lurk below, in this comprehensive game of modern naval warfare. The rules cover everything from aircraft carrier task forces to submarine vs. submarine combat, using a simple rules system with an exhaustive data base. Sinking your enemy is only half the battle -- you'll have to find him first. Set includes four introductory and six advanced scenarios.

Designer

Larry Bond and Chris Carlson

Publisher

Clash of Arms

Year Published

1996

Status

In Print

Contents

Boxed game includes:

129-page Rulebook [in sheet form, punched for inclusion in a 3-ring binder]
128-page Data Annexes book
30-page Quickstart Rules Summary and Scenarios booklet
70 die-cut ship counters
140 die-cut plane and missile counters
two 10-sided dice
two 6-sided dice

The inclusion of counters allows one to play immediately, without miniatures.

Scale

Tactical. 30 minutes per Intermediate Turn, 3 minutes per Tactical Turn, 30 seconds per Engagement Turn. Variable ground scale, with typical settings being 1" or 2" per nautical mile. Designed for use with 1/2400 or 1/3000 scale ships, but optional rules allow for 1/1200 scale as well.

Basing