Solomons Campaign: Air, Land, and Sea Warfare, Pacific 1942
1973 · BGG
Avg rating
7.44
Bayes rating
5.53
Weight
3.57 (Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
54
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Description
Historical simulation of the Air-Sea-Land campaign waged on and around Guadalcanal in 1942. Game begins with US invasion and portrays the subsequent Japanese attempts to retake this strategic area and the American efforts to hold it. Each Turn simulates a week of real time, during which players deploy, have combat and attempt to achieve objectives. Has a simultaneous movement system, in which players secretly plan their movement. 200 counters
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Action selection / worker placement Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling
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Resource & economic management
Game type
Wargame Board game
What it’s about
History, politics & real-world conflict Adventure & exploration
Publishers
Designers
Jim Dunnigan