Wooden Ships & Iron Men

Internet Rules

• Introduction
• Rules in Effect
• Modifications
• Errors and Corrections

Tables

Introduction to Rules

• I. Introduction
• II. Components
• III. Prepare For Play

Basic Game Rules

• I. Introduction
• II. Sequence of Play
• III. Unfouling Phase
• IV. Movement Notation Phase
• V. Movement Execution Phase
• VI. Ungrappling Phase
• VII. Boarding Preparation Phase
• VIII. Combat Phase
• IX. Melee Phase
• X. Loading Phase
• XI. Victory Conditions
• XII. Miscellaneous

Advanced Game Rules

• I. Introduction
• II. Sequence of Play
• III. Wind Phase
• IV. Unfouling Phase
• V. Movement Notation Phase
• VI. Movement Execution Phase
• VII. Boarding Preparation Phase
• VIII. Combat Phase
• IX. Melee Phase
• X. Loading Phase
• XI. Full Sail Phase

Optional Rules

• I. Introduction
• II. Timed Moves
• III. Multi-Player Communication
• IV. Command Lag
• V. Changing Wind Number
• VI. Variable Wind Direction and Velocity
• VII. Towing
• VIII. Loss of Rigging
• IX. Blocked Wind
• X. Exploding Ships
• XI. Running Aground
• XII. Casting the Lead
• XIII. Optional Rake Determination
• XIV. Fore and Aft Rigging
• XV. Special Rules

Kees Jan Koster