Board Game Geek Rating: 6.4, Avg Player Rating: 8. This 2019 retail edition of UBOOT: The Board Game is a fully cooperative, real - time WW2 submarine warfare tabletop game for 1 to 4 players. It lets you step into the shoes of a Captain, First Officer, Navigator, or Chief Engineer on a type VIIC U - boat. A companion app enhances the game, bringing an unmatched level of realism and a tough enemy A.I. to test your skills. The game unfolds on both strategic and tactical scales, demanding teamwork, efficient crew management, and quick thinking. Each of the four roles has unique duties, encouraging players to communicate effectively using navy terms. The Captain leads mission completion, manages action points, and boosts crew morale. The First Officer runs the app, handles information, and cares for the crew's health. The Navigator steers the sub and updates maps. The Chief Engineer takes care of engines, repairs, and mechanical parts. Also, each officer commands a crew group through a worker placement system. From short skirmishes to full - blown campaigns, UBOOT: TBG allows you to conduct submarine operations in major WW2 naval areas. Mission success depends on fulfilling tasks assigned by the German Navy HQ, like patrols, convoy ambushes, and mine - laying. Each mission needs different strategies. The app provides a detailed post - game report, with possible rewards. But remember, your U - boat must make it back home. At TheGameSteward, a good part of your purchase of this game will support new Kickstarter games. If you have any questions, contact us.
To play UBOOT: Retail Edition, first, gather 1 to 4 players and assign each one a role - Captain, First Officer, Navigator, or Chief Engineer. The Captain should start by looking at the mission objectives set by the German Navy HQ. The First Officer should open the companion app and get it ready to manage information. The Navigator sets the initial course and depth of the submarine. The Chief Engineer checks the engines and other mechanical parts. As the game progresses, communicate with your crew using navy terms and use the worker placement system to give orders to your crew members. Remember, teamwork is key for mission success. After each mission, let the app generate a report. Be aware that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. When you're done playing, keep the game pieces in a dry place to prevent damage. And if you have any issues or need advice, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.
