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U-Boat Captain: 1939-1942 – Solitaire WW2 Wargame: 2nd ed.

U-Boat Captain, 1939-1942 2nd ed. is a solitaire, tactical-operational level game covering individual German World War 2 U-Boat patrols and combat encounters, 1939-1942.

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What is U-Boat Captain: 1939-1942 – Solitaire WW2 Wargame: 2nd ed.

U-Boat Captain, 1939-1942 2nd ed. is a solitaire, tactical-operational level game covering individual German World War 2 U-Boat patrols and combat encounters, 1939-1942.

This edition (52 pages) comes with full rules, optional and advanced rules, nine U-Boat Displays, map, logsheet, 67 U-Boat counters, 20 markers, and Reference Cards, along with with several historical scenarios and campaign games (of various lengths), extensive examples of play, historically rated U-Boat "aces" (including eight historical Commander Cards, and Designer's Notes.

The game has the feel of a miniatures rule set, but with boardgame format.

You can utilize various historical German U-Boat Types (Type VIIA, VIIB, VIIC, IXA, IXB, IXC, IIB, IID, and IA), each rated for fuel capacity and consumption, number of torpedoes carried, deck gun characteristics, and durability/survivability.

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Players: 1
Age: +12
Duration: —
Difficulty: —
Type: Board game
Year: 2026
Mechanics: Dice Rolling · Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · Solo / Solitaire Game
Categories: Nautical · Print & Play · Wargame
Designer: Gary Graber
Publisher: Minden Games

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