--- product_id: 199677191 title: "Hunters - German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 (1st Printing)" brand: "gmt games" price: "VT26398" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/199677191-hunters-german-u-boats-at-war-1939-43-1st-printing store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Hunters - German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 (1st Printing) **Brand:** gmt games **Price:** VT26398 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hunters - German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 (1st Printing) by gmt games - **How much does it cost?** VT26398 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/199677191-hunters-german-u-boats-at-war-1939-43-1st-printing) ## Best For - gmt games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gmt games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Hunters is a solitaire tactical level game placing you in command of a German U-boat during WWII. Your mission is to destroy as much Allied Shipping and as many Capital ships as possible while advancing your crew quality and increasing your commander rank culminating in special decoration ‒ all while remembering you have to make it home. The Hunters is purposely designed to deliver a brisk yet intensive gaming experience that forces many decisions upon you as you will take command among the major German U-boat models in service during WWII, and try to complete an entire tour. Review: Wonderful, well-balanced, and a must-have - In short: if you like solitaire gaming, this is a cornerstone of the genre. If you want to try solitaire gaming, this is a well-considered option to try your hand at. As someone who plays many solitaire board games (Target for Today, Patton's Best, Enemy Action: Ardennes, etc) I can wholeheartedly recommend this to experienced gamers and newcomers to the genre alike. The game is more easily and quickly set up than Patton's Best or Enemy Action, plays an entire campagin in roughly the time that it would take you to complete three or four missions in Target for Today, and has a rulebook that can be grasped quickly and easily. It is more decision and strategy focused than narrative type games typically are, but with its historical U Boat list included for reference, and the option to conduct historical patrol routes and timetables of actual "Aces of the Deep" such as Otto Kretschmer and others, the option exists to become as involved in the narrative as you like...or quickly barreling through a campagin just to see how high you can push the tonnage numbers. Well balanced, and with well constructed components included, this game never strays far from my desktop. The relatively compact size of the required playing area means I can easily push my home working laptop aside, play the game, and reset the desk area for the next day's work without regret. Review: Great solitaire game for the Submarine lover!!!! - Game is awesome and addictive!!! I have played 10 + times, have gotten depth charged/sunk on my first patrol, up to receiving the Knights Cross with Oakleaves and Swords only to sink several months before end game ,1943. Been to the med and was sunk. Sank the the Royal Oak and a lot of shipping in Atlantic only to be depth/charged sunk (Knights Cross posthumously). Currently in Type IXC with 200,000+, Knight's Cross with Oakleaves, and 2 months to go in 1943 (done very well in North America but my next patrol in escort laden British isle....nooooooo!!). This game has always provided a different scenario every time I play and with the dice chance never gets boring or redundant. The rules were pretty easy to run through and booklet easy to read with good Index for any issues. Playing was a little slow learning the rules at first, but after a few campaigns, patrols and combat flows well. The more I played the more in-depth and interesting/fun the game became. For instance: resupplying at sea, roll of dice to choose destination, the chance of getting a green or elite escort or plane/air attack, the roll of double 6's and chance for superior torpedoes, good luck reroll, or injured crewman from accident. The game sucks you in (well at least me) because the more success you get the more personal it is when you run into some real trouble with escorts or air attacks. Get greedy for tonnage, you get sunk pretty quick. The dice throw takes no prisoners. I am really enjoying this so much and reviews are very positive for other sub games, I have gone and bought the whole set: The Hunted, Silent Victory, and Beneath the Med. I read and enjoy the history surrounding ww2 Submarines and find this adds a fun new dimension to that experience!!! Also, thank the patrons for answering my question about the faded numbers behind the damaged systems!! Update...Was able to get back to game after a few days (also a plus as you can easily put away and get back to where you left off), almost was sunk by escort during convoy attack with a depth charge HIT double 6 roll with 1943 modifier, but luckily the escort was green and brought my hits from sunk to 5 hits. Was able to limp back to port and now on to "The Hunted" YEHAAA! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HNJPXI0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,087,077 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #27,603 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (77) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes | | Item Weight | 1.65 pounds | | Item model number | 1317-19 | | Manufacturer | GMT 1317 | | Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up | | Product Dimensions | 11.61 x 11.61 x 3.35 inches | ## Images ![Hunters - German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 (1st Printing) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FB8JCPpRL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it Second Printing?** A: Hello Richard,Your posted your question in a public area, so any Amazon retailer can answer ...and the answer could be different for different retailers. YES, the copy we (CLS Games) are selling through our Amazon store is the 2nd Edition. But, again, this answer applies only to what we are selling. Other Amazon retailers may or may not be selling the 2nd Edition.-- -- Respectfully,Robert S. Solow, Ph.D.CLS GamesAtlanta's Board Game WarehouseLAND: (770) 966-8340CELL: (770) 310-2498 **Q: Is this latest 3rd printing?** A: Which edition you get depends upon from whom you order. At hte time of your question, there are 7 different Amazon sellers for this gamee. CLS Games is selling the most current edition (i..e, 3rd edition)., but you would have to check with each of the other 6 retailers to know what each is selling. -- Respectfully, Robert S. Solow, Ph.D. CLS Games Atlanta's Board Game Warehouse 770.310.2498 **Q: What does faded numbers mean behind engine/guns/misc. damage spaces (2nd/3rd printing)?** A: If you are talking about the numbers on the Hull damage track, the numbers indicate how many additional months your submarine will have to stay in in refit between cruises. If you are talking about the numbers in parenthesis next to the 8.8cm status box it tells you how ammo tokens you place there for use in your cruise. The numbers in the electric engine and diesel engine boxes indicate status changes to the subs engine operations that will have game play ramifications explained in the rules manual. **Q: Hi, this is the third printing?** A: CLS Games is selling the 3rd printing. But, what edition you get depends upon from whom you order. At the time of your question, there are 11 different listings for this game, so you would need to check with each of the other 10 folks with listings here to know what each is selling. Respectfully, Robert S. Solow, Ph.D. CLS Games Atlanta's Board Game Warehouse 770.310.2498 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful, well-balanced, and a must-have *by A***X on November 7, 2020* In short: if you like solitaire gaming, this is a cornerstone of the genre. If you want to try solitaire gaming, this is a well-considered option to try your hand at. As someone who plays many solitaire board games (Target for Today, Patton's Best, Enemy Action: Ardennes, etc) I can wholeheartedly recommend this to experienced gamers and newcomers to the genre alike. The game is more easily and quickly set up than Patton's Best or Enemy Action, plays an entire campagin in roughly the time that it would take you to complete three or four missions in Target for Today, and has a rulebook that can be grasped quickly and easily. It is more decision and strategy focused than narrative type games typically are, but with its historical U Boat list included for reference, and the option to conduct historical patrol routes and timetables of actual "Aces of the Deep" such as Otto Kretschmer and others, the option exists to become as involved in the narrative as you like...or quickly barreling through a campagin just to see how high you can push the tonnage numbers. Well balanced, and with well constructed components included, this game never strays far from my desktop. The relatively compact size of the required playing area means I can easily push my home working laptop aside, play the game, and reset the desk area for the next day's work without regret. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great solitaire game for the Submarine lover!!!! *by D***D on October 24, 2020* Game is awesome and addictive!!! I have played 10 + times, have gotten depth charged/sunk on my first patrol, up to receiving the Knights Cross with Oakleaves and Swords only to sink several months before end game ,1943. Been to the med and was sunk. Sank the the Royal Oak and a lot of shipping in Atlantic only to be depth/charged sunk (Knights Cross posthumously). Currently in Type IXC with 200,000+, Knight's Cross with Oakleaves, and 2 months to go in 1943 (done very well in North America but my next patrol in escort laden British isle....nooooooo!!). This game has always provided a different scenario every time I play and with the dice chance never gets boring or redundant. The rules were pretty easy to run through and booklet easy to read with good Index for any issues. Playing was a little slow learning the rules at first, but after a few campaigns, patrols and combat flows well. The more I played the more in-depth and interesting/fun the game became. For instance: resupplying at sea, roll of dice to choose destination, the chance of getting a green or elite escort or plane/air attack, the roll of double 6's and chance for superior torpedoes, good luck reroll, or injured crewman from accident. The game sucks you in (well at least me) because the more success you get the more personal it is when you run into some real trouble with escorts or air attacks. Get greedy for tonnage, you get sunk pretty quick. The dice throw takes no prisoners. I am really enjoying this so much and reviews are very positive for other sub games, I have gone and bought the whole set: The Hunted, Silent Victory, and Beneath the Med. I read and enjoy the history surrounding ww2 Submarines and find this adds a fun new dimension to that experience!!! Also, thank the patrons for answering my question about the faded numbers behind the damaged systems!! Update...Was able to get back to game after a few days (also a plus as you can easily put away and get back to where you left off), almost was sunk by escort during convoy attack with a depth charge HIT double 6 roll with 1943 modifier, but luckily the escort was green and brought my hits from sunk to 5 hits. Was able to limp back to port and now on to "The Hunted" YEHAAA! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great WW2 Solitare Game *by R***I on June 30, 2021* I am a huge history buff and I love board games. Unfortunately, a lot of times I cannot get enough people to come over to play a game that could take a few hours. Therefore, this game is perfect for me. I can really get into this as the historical accuracy is amazing and you can really feel the effects when you are constantly depth charged by an escort! TL/DR: Great solo game for WW2 enthusiasts with the option for two-player gameplay ## Frequently Bought Together - The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43 - Paths of Glory Deluxe Edition - Flying Buffalo Game Piece Counter Trays (5-Pack); War Game and Board Game Storage Sorting Organizers, Aegis Collection --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/199677191-hunters-german-u-boats-at-war-1939-43-1st-printing](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/199677191-hunters-german-u-boats-at-war-1939-43-1st-printing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*