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Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943
2024
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- 1–4 players
- 90–300 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
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Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 90–300 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Mike Bertucelli and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Wolfpack is a tactical, historical game depicting the struggles between the German submarine Wolfpacks and the allied merchant convoys of WWII. Wolfpack is set in the vast North Atlantic from late 1941 to early 1943. Wolfpack is a 1-4 player solitaire/team game. When playing solo, the player will command 2 - 4 submarines. In a team game, players will command 1 - 2 submarines depending on the number of players. The convoy merchant ships and escorts will be controlled by an AI system. In Wolfpack, players will assume the role of a German WWII submarine commander. Players will need to work together to achieve victory. In a game of Wolfpack, players will start by approaching the Allied merchant ship convoy while trying to make it through the escort's screen undetected. If successful, your submarine will make an attack run on the convoy. As the commander, you will make many decisions like maneuvering your submarine to the best firing angle while making TDC (torpedo data computer) calculations for each of your torpedos, trying to achieve your best shot. You will issue orders to your crew to deal with any damage that your submarine may have sustained. Should we run silent? Do we press the attack? The decisions are up to you. Do all of this while trying to sink as much allied merchant ship tonnage as possible and avoid being detected and sent to the bottom by the allied escort ships. Components: One 34” x 22” Mounted Map Board (double sided, small & large convoy) Four 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” Submarine Player Boards (double sided, Type VII & IX) 240 Cards Four Countersheets Four 17” x 11” & Six 8 1/2” x 11” Play Aids One Campaign Information Pad One Rulebook One Playbook One 3” Box Game Design: Mike Bertucelli Game Development: Joel Toppen —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 supports 1–4 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 Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 is 90–300 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 Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 for ages 13 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.
Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 are: Mike Bertucelli. 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 Wolfpack: The North Atlantic Convoy Struggles October 1941 - March 1943 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.