The Hunt*
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The Hunt is an asymmetric card duel for exactly two players, set in the South Atlantic of 1939, British fleet against German.
What is it about?
One player leads the British Royal Navy, the other the German Kriegsmarine. The theme is the hunt for the battleship Admiral Graf Spee. Each side has its own deck and very different goals.
How it plays
- The German side stays hidden and sinks cargo ships.
- Five sunk ships means a German win.
- The British side scours the sea for the battleship.
- In the final battle, the side with less damage wins.
Hidden movement keeps the tension high. Bluff and deduction shape every game. Play happens on a hex grid.
Who is it for?
This fits duel fans who like short wargames with a cat-and-mouse hunt. A game runs about 20 to 45 minutes. The weight is moderate.
- A hex map of the Atlantic
- Two separate card decks
- Wooden pieces for ships and markers
Conclusion
If you want an asymmetric two-player duel with bluffing, this delivers. Players who want solo or four-player options will find nothing here.
Nominated for 2 awards.
- 👥 2 Players
- ⏱️ 20 - 45 Minutes
- 🧒 14+ years old
- 🧩 Easy to learn
* We like The Hunt so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 19 in Best Games Set in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
- Position 21 in The best action/event games – where every card is a choice
- Position 9 in The best games from Matthias Cramer 🇩🇪👨
- Position 26 in The best games funded through Gamefound
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