Steam Torpedo: First Contact is a game of underwater battle tactics for two players, with games lasting 30 minutes on average.

Before facing their opponent, each player builds his or her own submarine by selecting ten tiles to outfit the different compartments. Shielding, faster engine or firepower: every submarine will thus be unique, and players will need to develop their own strategy!

On the game board, submarines are represented by a cardboard cutout indicating its position relative to the enemy (front, back or side) and distance (in contact or away). During the battle, players will use their five crew members to enable the compartments of their submarine. Various effects can be triggered, in particular to inflict devastating damage to the enemy. A player wins by destroying the control room of the enemy submarine or by eliminating all opposing crew members.