- BGG rank
- BGG #1,665
- BGG rating
- 7.7
The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43
2013
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- 1–2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 1 player
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The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 is a board game released in 2013 for 1–2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gregory M. Smith and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil.
About the game
"Hostilities with England effective immediately." the time is: 1256 hours, 3 September 1939 The Hunters is a solitaire tactical level game placing you in command of a German U-boat during WWII. Your mission is to destroy as much Allied Shipping and as many Capital ships as possible while advancing your crew quality and increasing your commander rank culminating in special decoration ‒ all while remembering you have to make it home. The Hunters is purposely designed to deliver a brisk yet intensive gaming experience that forces many decisions upon you as you will take command among the major German U-boat models in service during WWII, and try to complete an entire tour. Those familiar with the classic Avalon Hill game title, B-17: Queen of the Skies, will come to enjoy the same type of gaming experience of the German U-boat War. All major U-boat models are accounted for with every level of detail including period of service, armaments, crew make-up, damage capacity, and more. Winner: 1 Player Guild Gaming Awards - Best Solitaire Game of 2013
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- GMT Games
- Consim Press
Questions and answers
The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 are: Gregory M. Smith. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.