1972Strategy
Submarine
Electronic naval battle with ocean overlay and hidden mines.
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The Story
Submarine transformed the Odyssey into a naval battlefield. The overlay showed an ocean with islands, ports and shipping routes. One player controlled a submarine, the other a surface ship, and movements were partially hidden โ the submarine could 'dive' (player moved their indicator without the opponent seeing). Mine cards added hidden traps to the map. It was the Odyssey game closest to a strategic wargame, proving video games could be vehicles for complex tactical experiences, not just reflex games. The 'fog of war' โ not knowing the opponent's position โ is a concept strategic games still use today.
Game Info
DeveloperMagnavox / Ralph Baer
PublisherMagnavox
Year1972
GenreStrategy
Players2
Rating7 out of 10
ConsoleMagnavox Odyssey

