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Gato Leader is an exciting solitaire board game that puts you in charge of US submarines in the WWII Pacific Ocean. Your mission is to sink enemy ships, carry out special operations, gain experience, and manage crew stress. During World War II, American submarines, though less than 2% of the US Navy, sank nearly 60% of the Japanese merchant marine and over 30% of Japan's navy, including eight aircraft carriers. This game takes the Leader series to the Pacific, allowing you to lead American submarines against the Empire of Japan. The game's core system, based on U - Boat Leader, is familiar to Leader - game players, enabling quick gameplay. A key part is deciding where to send your submarines: to well - defended Japanese home waters or convoys supplying distant bases. You can use Special Operations Points to upgrade submarines, focus intelligence, and assign special missions like mine - laying and hunting the Japanese Navy. When a submarine meets an enemy, the action moves to the tactical display. You need to close in on the ships, identify them, and choose targets while avoiding escorts. Also, deal with torpedo issues like duds. Gato Leader features various US Navy submarine types and four campaigns covering different stages of the Pacific submarine war.
How to play Gato Leader: First, understand your mission of sinking enemy ships, doing special operations, and managing your crew. Decide where to send your submarines based on the map and available resources. You can use Special Operations Points to upgrade submarines or start special missions. When you encounter an enemy, get close to identify the ships before attacking. Remember, you have to avoid the escorting warships. Pay attention to your torpedoes as they might have problems. When setting up the game, make sure you have all the necessary pieces and understand the rules clearly. For maintenance, keep the game pieces in a dry and clean place. Don't bend or damage the cards and boards. If you're new to the game, start with a simple campaign to get familiar with the gameplay.
