U-Boat Captain: Solitaire WW2 Wargame

U-Boat Captain is a solitaire wargame depicting U-Boat patrols, 1939-1942. You will take control of a single U-Boat and conduct patrols to a variety of historical locations. The object of the game is to sink as much allied shipping as possible, while avoiding being sunk yourself. Once you sail to your area of operation, you will conduct daily searches… if an encounter occurs, you must decide when/if/how to attack (watch out for escorts). When fuel beings to run low, or your boat has suffered too much damage, you can make your way back to port for refit and rest, before embarking on your next patrol. Sink at least 100,000 tons of allied shipping in your career and earn for yourself the coveted Knight’s Cross. U-Boat Captain . emphasizes high playability combined with high historicity for a game that plays quickly but retains a strong historical and tactical feel, while producing authentic narratives. Several different U-Boat types are included (Types VIIA, VIIB, VIIC, IXA, IXB, IXC, IIB, and IID), each rated for fuel capacity, torpedoes carried, deck gun characteristics, and durability/survival. The game system reflects the “”risk versus reward”” nature of the theater, as it places you in the role of a U-Boat commander during the Battle of the Atlantic. In addition to standard and advanced rules, several histroical scenarios are included, plus campaign games, along with historical U-Boat “”aces””, and detailed Designer’s Notes. In the game, you must handle your boat wisely, and react well to changing circumstances and opportunities. Just supply a standard deck of cards and two dice, and you’ll be ready to play. See for youself if you could have been a successful U-Boat Captain . — ISBN13: 9798815939134