Captain Sonar
2–8 players • 45 min • ages 14+ • Roberto Fraga • 2016
- Designer
- Roberto Fraga · Yohan Lemonnier
- Publisher
- Matagot · Pegasus Spiele
- First published
- 2016
- Players
- 2–8 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 14+
- Genre
- Teamwork · Strategy game · Deduction game
How it plays
Captain Sonar plays 2–8 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Captain Sonar was released in 2016 by Matagot, emerging as a distinct entry in the social deduction and team-based board game genre. Designed by Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier, the game was conceived to simulate the intense, high-stakes atmosphere of a submarine crew, requiring players to divide into two teams and coordinate their movements across a shared grid. The game mechanics rely on real-time communication and specialized roles, such as the captain, the radio operator, and the engineer, forcing players to manage both navigation and tactical systems simultaneously.
The design of Captain Sonar leans into a utilitarian, industrial aesthetic that emphasizes the claustrophobic tension of naval warfare. The board and components were crafted to facilitate rapid information exchange between teammates while keeping their maneuvers hidden from the opposing crew. Upon its release, the game was praised by critics and hobbyists for its innovative approach to cooperative gameplay, successfully carving out a niche for players who enjoy high-energy, collaborative problem-solving and strategic planning under pressure.
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About Captain Sonar
Captain Sonar is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–8 players • 45 min • ages 14+ • Roberto Fraga • 2016. It's filed under teamwork, strategy game and deduction game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Captain Sonar?
Captain Sonar is a board game for 2–8 players, running about 45 minutes, filed under teamwork, strategy game and deduction game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Captain Sonar for?
Captain Sonar is built for 2–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Captain Sonar take to play?
A game of Captain Sonar is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Captain Sonar for?
Captain Sonar lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Captain Sonar?
Captain Sonar was designed by Roberto Fraga and Yohan Lemonnier. It's published by Matagot and Pegasus Spiele. The catalog gives its publication year as 2016.
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