U-Boat

Published 1959

One of the original set of Avalon Hill "Adult Games" which include Gettysburg, Tactics II, Verdict & Dispatcher. The basic game pits one U-Boat against one Destroyer. They maneuver around each other with limited knowledge of the other's depth and position in an attempt to gain a critical hit. The Multi-ship game pits 3 U-Boats against 3 Destroyers. There was a revision to the rules in 1961 version of the game. The first set of rules (1959) was in a Booklet format and the revised rules (1961) were in a Large single sheet folded. Difference in the rules ranged from where torpedoes could be placed and the damage from Near Missed depth charge attacks. Board: 19 x 14 square grid Pieces: 3 U-Boats, 3 Destroyers

Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hex-and-Counter Simulation Square Grid

Categories

Nautical Wargame World War II

Designers

Charles S. Roberts

Publishers

Avalon Hill
U-Boat

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.18/5
Year
1959
BGG Rating
5.95
BGG Rank
#23680
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

U-Boat supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of U-Boat takes about 30 minutes.
U-Boat has a complexity rating of 2.18/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for U-Boat is 12+.
U-Boat has a rating of 5.95/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 84 ratings. It is ranked #23680 overall.
U-Boat was designed by Charles S. Roberts. It was published in 1959.