
HoweverI don't think you're the only person thinking that, if you read through FAQ on that page there is a fair amount of detail given to the app, how it will work and be maintained. I wouldn't let it be if you like the concept and really want to play the game. That is, if the U-boat makes it back home…


Success of these missions will hinge on the completion of various tasks delegated to the crew by the BdU (U-boat HQ), which include patrol duty, ambushing convoys, laying mines in enemy waters, and many more! Each mission will require the players to adopt various strategies and play styles in order to successfully complete it, and the companion app will generate a detailed report at the end of each game session (evaluating player efforts, and possibly awarding decorations, promotions, etc.).
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But fear not! With open & play being a design priority, you will be launching torpedoes in no time, thanks to streamlined rules, video tutorials, and variable difficulty levels for each player.įrom quick skirmishes, through full combat missions, to an all-out campaign, UBOOT will let you conduct submarine operations in all major naval theatres of the 2nd World War. It is also responsible for all the ambient sound effects, thus immersing the players even deeper into the claustrophobic interiors of the type VII C. Rest assured, however, that the vast majority of gameplay traditionally takes place on the game board, with the instruments revealing otherwise hidden information, and the app requiring only certain data (such as the U-boat's course, speed, etc.) in order to generate an adequate A.I. To that end, the app features the most essential instruments of the u-boat (such as the periscope, the hydrophone, and the Enigma, among others). The idea behind the companion app is to deliver a real-time, realistic gameplay experience. At the same time, each of the four officers commands his own group of crew members by issuing orders within a worker placement system. Last, but not least, is the Chief Engineer, who is responsible for the engines, repairs, as well as other mechanical implements on board of the U-boat (such as the ballast tanks, weapon systems, etc.). The Navigator steers the submarine by setting its course and depth, but also updates all the essential information on the strategic, and the tactical map. The First Officer operates the companion app, manages the flow of information, and takes care of the crew's health. The Captain oversees the completion of mission objectives, supervises action point costs, and is responsible for the crew's morale. The action unfolds both on the strategic and the tactical scale, always demanding teamwork, efficient crew management, and quick situation assessment.Įach of the four roles entails unique responsibilities, encouraging the players to develop an efficient communication scheme and use genuine navy terminology. which will push your skills to the limit. The game is enhanced by a companion app, allowing for an unprecedented level of realism, as well as a challenging enemy A.I.

An underwater cooperative war thriller that allows 1 to 4 players to assume the roles of the Captain, the First Officer, the Navigator, and the Chief Engineer on board of a type VIIC U-boat. UBOOT The Board Game is a real-time tabletop game of WW2 submarine warfare. The final production quality will be much higher.

The photos are showing handmade prototypes of the game. Please note that not all the graphic material presented here is final.
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