The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43

About this board game

The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 is a tactical World War II game for 1-2 players, with sessions lasting about 120 minutes. You take command of a German U-boat and face the challenge of completing an entire tour while trying to make it home.

Your mission is to destroy as much Allied shipping and as many capital ships as possible. Every patrol brings important decisions as you pursue targets, manage the dangers of the campaign, and work to bring your boat and crew safely back.

The game focuses on the major German U-boat models in service during World War II. Each model is represented with period-specific detail, including its service period, armaments, crew make-up, and damage capacity.

• Command a German U-boat in a solitaire tactical-level experience.
• Attack Allied shipping and capital ships while pursuing a complete tour.
• Advance your crew quality and increase your commander’s rank.
• Work toward receiving a special decoration while remembering that you must return home.

Designed as a brisk yet intensive experience, The Hunters presents the German U-boat war in a format intended to capture the feel of classic solitaire campaign gaming. Players familiar with Avalon Hill’s B-17: Queen of the Skies may appreciate the similar type of gaming experience.

The Hunters was the winner of the 1 Player Guild Gaming Awards’ Best Solitaire Game of 2013. It offers a focused command experience built around tactical choices, historical U-boat models, crew development, rank advancement, and the constant pressure of getting back home.