{"product_id":"captain-sonar","title":"Captain Sonar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngage in a thrilling, heart-pounding submarine duel beneath the ocean surface in an innovative real-time party strategy game that utilizes total crew asymmetry and hidden tracking grids for the ultimate tabletop naval battle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Sonar (designed by Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier, and published by Matagot) delivers an intense, high-energy gaming experience that entirely redefines the hidden-movement genre. Moving away from slow, turn-based deduction games, this title splits two opposing teams into separate submarine crews operating simultaneously in a frantic race to find and destroy the enemy vessel. The core objective is a high-stakes tactical hunt: teams must coordinate their specific ship roles in real time, charging weapon systems, listening to enemy movements, and executing precise maneuvers before taking fatal hull damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary strategic hurdle lies in maintaining flawless communication under immense pressure while managing interconnected ship systems. Each player at the table commands a completely unique station: the Captain charts the course on a dry-erase grid and announces headings aloud; the Radio Operator listens carefully to the enemy captain's verbal commands, tracing their hidden path onto a transparent tracking overlay; the First Mate readies torpedoes, mines, and sonar scanners; and the Engineer manages systemic breakdown, crossing off fragile hardware circuits with every movement. True tactical mastery requires absolute harmony across these four distinct dashboards. Crews must synchronize their layouts, know exactly when to trigger a stealthy \"Silence\" run to throw off the enemy's radar tracking, and successfully activate torpedo coordinates before their own engine panels catastrophically overheat across an adrenaline-fueled 45-to-60 minute showdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 14+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Matagot \/ Asmodee\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 45-60 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 2-8 Players\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Medium (Real-Time Action Selection, Total Role Asymmetry, Hidden Movement, Grid Tracking, Team Communication)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Giant Panoramic Structural Divider Screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Sets of 11 Different Double-Sided Dry-Erase Scenario Maps and Role Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Plastic Grid Overlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Dry-Erase Marker Pens and Eraser Cloths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Crew Training Rulebook Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52645835047199,"sku":"ASM CPT01","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/captain-sonar-board-game-box-display.jpg?v=1782762404","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/captain-sonar","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}