Surface Action WWII Naval Rules

Surface Action is a set of free wargames rules for tactical surface combat in WWII. These are billed as simple, fast play rules.

The author writes:

This is a simple, quick play, rule set covering surface actions in World War II. The game is designed for use with 1/6000 scale ship miniatures. The time scale is 5 minutes per turn and the distance scale is 1000 yards to the inch. The game components include: Rules, tables and designer’s notes, and Scenarios.

You’ll also need some counters, which are easily made by marking up some pre-made blank counters. Specifically, you should have some counters numbered 1 through 12.

Sea Wings WWII Aircraft Carrier Rules

Sea Wings is a set of free wargames rules for aircraft carrier warfare in World War II. The author writes:

“Sea Wings” is a game of aircraft carrier warfare in World War II. It is of moderate complexity, and is designed for play between two players. The game is designed for play on a 4 by 6 foot tabletop. The game scale is 4 hour turns, with 1 inch equaling 24 nautical miles in the playing surface. The game units are individual ships and air points representing 6 aircraft each. Ships can be represented by cards (provided below) or miniatures.

Captains Bold Frigate Rules

Captains Bold is a free print-and-play game for the age of sail. It focuses on duels between frigates.

Iron Ships and Wooden Heads

Iron Ships and Wooden Heads are a set of free wargames rules for naval gaming “in the era of the big gun.”

Privateers War Rules

Ross Macfarlane has a set of rules for privateer raiding actions during the American Revolution.