The Hunters: German U-Boats At War, 1939-43 (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.45. Average Player Rating: 7.71. This game is for 1 to 2 players and was published in 2013. It's the retail edition of The Hunters, a thrilling WWII board game. 'Hostilities with England effective immediately.' It's 12:56 on September 3, 1939. In The Hunters, you command a German U - boat in WWII. Your goal is to sink as many Allied ships and capital vessels as you can, improve your crew's skills, and rise in rank to earn special decorations - all while making it back home. This game offers a fast - paced yet intense experience. You'll command major German U - boat models and try to complete a full tour. If you've played the classic Avalon Hill's B - 17: Queen of the Skies, you'll love this similar WWII U - boat gaming experience. Every detail of major U - boat models is included, like service period, armaments, crew, and damage capacity. It won the 1 - Player Guild Gaming Awards for Best Solitaire Game in 2013. At TheGameSteward, we're excited to offer this game. A large part of your purchase will support new Kickstarter games. If you have any questions about buying this game online or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

To play The Hunters: German U - Boats At War, 1939 - 43, first, set up the game according to the instructions for the chosen U - boat model. Decide if you're playing alone or with a partner. As the commander of the U - boat, your main task is to find and destroy Allied shipping and capital ships. Make decisions about where to sail, when to attack, and how to manage your crew. Try to complete a full tour while advancing your crew's quality and your commander rank to get special decorations. Remember, you need to make it back home safely. When it comes to maintenance, keep the game components in a dry and clean place. Don't expose the cards and boards to direct sunlight for a long time to avoid fading. If you have any issues with the game, like missing pieces or unclear rules, contact The Game Steward for help.