Salt and Pepper Games – The Hu

• Experience historic naval battles: Step back in time and experience the thrill of World War II naval battles, based on real events of September 1939.
• Asymmetric gameplay: Take on the role of the British Royal Navy or the German Kriegsmarine, each with unique strategies and tactics for a challenging asymmetrical game.
• Exciting mission: Take on the challenge as the German side and stay hidden as you hunt down five valuable cargo ships. Or lead the British fleet and hunt the Admiral Graf Spee to fight a decisive naval battle.
• Strategic depth: Plan your moves carefully, use clever tactics and devise secret strategies to outsmart your opponent and win victory.
• High-quality components: Enjoy beautifully designed playing cards, detailed miniatures and high-quality game parts that enhance the historical atmosphere of the game.

Dive back into history and experience the thrill of World War II naval battles with “The Hunt,” an immersive board game published by Salt and Pepper Games. The game is set in September 1939, with the commander of the Admiral Graf Spee being ordered to sink as many British cargo ships as possible in the South Atlantic. The aim is to intercept the ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean and prevent supplies from reaching the United Kingdom and other destinations.

In the first few months, the plan seems to work. Within weeks, the Admiral Graf Spee sinks nine cargo ships and almost 50,000 gross tons disappear to the seabed. These massive losses put pressure on the army command in London, Whitehall. To protect their cargo ships in the best possible way, the Admiralty had no choice but to strengthen the English fleet in the South Atlantic by sending three cruisers, which is known as “The Battle of River Plate”.

“The Hunt” is an asymmetrical duel in which one player is in charge of the British Royal Navy, while the other player represents the German Kriegsmarine. Each player has their own deck of cards. To win, the German side must remain hidden from the British and sink five cargo ships. The British player must track down and fight the Admiral Graf Spee in a final naval battle, with the side with the least damage winning.

Will the Royal Navy be able to benefit from its numerical superiority, or will the Kriegsmarine manage to defeat their rival with their cunning and sophisticated strategy?