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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 14, 2014
  • September 10, 2025

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Command wooden ships in tactical Age of Sail naval combat. Engage in turn-based battles on a hexagonal map, outmaneuvering opponents with strategic fleet configurations and historical missions. Compete against friends or AI in this immersive board game experience.

Age of Sail naval combat
Hexagonal map with Fog of War
Online asynchronous multiplayer
Historical missions
Custom sandbox missions
Single player vs AI
Simultaneous turn-based gameplay
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What's New in Naval Tactics

1.1.0

September 10, 2025

updated to take advantage of the full screen

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Best Tactical Game on iOS

The best pure tactical game I've found for iOS. The players in this game's online community are friendly and helpful, but the game needs more players!

Love it! Great re-playability.

Just a wonderful game for a large size iPad. Clean attractive interface. Simple design, with nice nuances as you get deeper. I’ve only played against the AI, not online, the former being my preferred way to relax with a strategy game. I almost always beat the AI now, but it remains a challenge to do it without losing any of my ships. I’ve read every Patrick O’Brien story, of course, as well as the Hornblower series way back when. I find the game plays true to the strategy in the books, and I suspect to reality as well. The suicide missions by small fast enemy ships are a nice component of the AI’s strategy. One minor quibble is that boarding enemy ships still strikes me as too difficult, because they maintain much of their firepower to the end and tend to be too dangerous to approach to knock out sails and crew. Also, there doesn’t seem to be any bonus for having your cannons pre-loaded as you go into a turn, as compared to loading and firing in the same round. There are helpful warnings when you are about to leave cannons unfired or when ships are about to collide, but I still often forget to press the crucial “combat” button after a round of focusing on “repairs” or “sail.” Very modest price for many many hours of replayability, with no requests to buy more features or annoying requests for a review. Thank you for the wonderful app!
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Needs updated

Requires better balancing of matchmaking. If unable to provide better balancing of matchmaking, esteem points should be awarded or taken away according to the difficulty of opponent. For example, a rank of master should not lose esteem points for losing to the admiral of the fleet or if a lieutenant wins against a rear admiral, the lieutenant should get a large promotion. Ranks should be reset for players after a year of inactivity. Lastly we need more battle scenarios. (Historic battles would be nice)
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Still the best

If you enjoy strategy board games or war games, Naval Tactics is for you. It's like playing Wooden Ships & Iron Men, but without having to deal with all the numbers and paperwork. The Captain's Cards add just the right touch of tactical variety to give you an edge when played smartly. Seven years later, and I've still found no other iOS games that compare.
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FAQ

What kind of game is Naval Tactics?

Naval Tactics is a tactical war board game that simulates Age of Sail naval combat. It features a hexagonal playing field, strategic fleet management, and a focus on outmaneuvering opponents through thoughtful planning and understanding of naval formations.

What are the key features of Naval Tactics?

Key features include Age of Sail naval combat, a hexagonal map with Fog of War, custom and historical missions, simultaneous turn-based gameplay, single-player versus AI, and robust online asynchronous multiplayer with chat and matchmaking.

How much does Naval Tactics cost?

Naval Tactics has a standard price of $7.99 USD. The developers have stated it will not participate in 'free for a day' campaigns, ensuring a consistent pricing model for the game.

What platforms is Naval Tactics available on?

Naval Tactics is available on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. It is designed to bring the experience of traditional naval board games to these mobile devices.

Can I play Naval Tactics with friends?

Yes, Naval Tactics offers a top-notch online asynchronous multiplayer experience. You can compete against friends or other players worldwide, with features like real-time chat and an unlimited number of concurrent games.