Board Game

1942: Carrier Duel in the Pacific

Released 2014 / 2-2 players / 25-60 min / Ages 12+

Also known as 空母決戦1942

Designer: Yasushi Nakaguro

Publisher: Banner Of War, Bonsai Games

1942: Carrier Duel in the Pacific cover art

Description

1942: Carrier Duel in the Pacific is a World War 2 Pacific Theater of Operations Operational level micro-wargame starting from Spring 1942, after the success of the first stage of the Japanese offensive.
Players are divided into Japanese (6 CV) and U.S. (5 CV) forces, commanding aircraft carriers and fighting each other to reach the control of 5 keys airfields.

First appearance: free PnP distribution at events (2014)

Game at a glance

Year published
2014
Players
2
Play time
25–60 minutes
Listed playing time
60 minutes
Minimum age
12+

Categories (4)

  • Nautical
  • Print & Play
  • Wargame
  • World War II

Mechanics (5)

  • Dice Rolling
  • Grid Movement
  • Hexagon Grid
  • Simulation
  • Variable Set-up
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