From the rules : Trafalgar is a game which simulates realistically a battle between two squadrons of famous ships, each of which played an important part in the Trafalgar battle. Trafalgar is an exciting game of skill. Use the wind and your tactical skills to outmaneuver the enemy, bombard his port, dismast his ships, silence his guns. Recreate the atmosphere of that famous battle. This game comes in a large box with 8 plastic ships with masts, sails etc and the battle is played out on a huge board.