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The Pacific War: From Pearl Harbor to the Philippines

$69.99

World War II's Greatest Naval Campaign
It Starts At Pearl Harbor 

Step into the commander's seat and relive the epic naval and air battles of World War II’s Pacific Theater in The Pacific War. This two-player strategic wargame covers the critical years from December 1941 to June 1944, allowing players to take command of either the Allied forces (United States, Britain, Australia, and the Netherlands) or the Imperial Japanese Navy in a fight for dominance across the vast Pacific Ocean.

Game Overview

As the Japanese player, you will launch devastating early-war offensives, seizing vital territories and striking fear into the Allied forces. The Allied player must rally their forces, plan counteroffensives, and slowly shift the tide of war through superior logistics, naval power, and air superiority.

Utilizing a Resource Card-driven system, players must strategically allocate forces, manage supply lines, and engage in fierce battles to control key ports, islands, and sea lanes. Every decision will shape the course of the war, from daring carrier strikes to massive amphibious invasions.

Key Features:

Strategic Naval and Air Warfare – Command aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, and land-based aircraft in large-scale operations.

Resource Card System – Limited cards force tough decisions, balancing offense, defense, and logistics.

Historical Accuracy & Replayability – Play out realistic scenarios that mirror historical events while allowing alternate outcomes.

36” x 27” Pacific Theater Map – A full-color operational map that brings the conflict to life.

Intuitive Mechanics with Depth – A low-complexity system makes gameplay accessible while offering deep strategic choices.

Will You Change the Course of History?

Can the Japanese forces secure key victories and delay their inevitable defeat, or will the Allies turn the tide and reclaim the Pacific? 

Plan your strategy, engage in fierce battles, and experience the tension of naval warfare in The Pacific War!

Command your fleet—victory awaits!

Manual

Requirements

Requirements: No other product is required to play this game.

Stats

Complexity: 4 out of 10
Solitaire: 2 out of 10
Ages: 12+
Players: 2
Time: 2-4 Hrs.
Scale: Naval Units and Air Units

Components

The Pacific War Includes:

1 x Color 36” x 27” Map.
3 x Counter Sheets of 1.0” counters that are 2mm Thick.
1 x Color 40+ page Color Rule Manual with Examples of Play.
1 x Battle Card 8.5 x 11 Player Aid Cards.
1 x Deck of Cards.2 x D6 Dice.
1 x Heavy Duty Box.

Credits

Executive Producer: David Heath
Associate Producer: Blackwell Hird
Game Design & Development: Yasushi Nakaguro
English Translation: Yannis Panayotopoulos
Manual Editor: Jeff Lewis
Counter Art: Blackwell Hird
Map Art: Marc von Martial
Graphic Design & Layout: Blackwell Hird
Box Art & Design: Blackwell Hird, David Heath
Logistic Manager: Darren White<br> Special Appreciation: Hokusai-Tushinsha Co., Ltd. Katsuhiro Matsui, Yannis Panayotopoulos and Company

Playtesters: Sean Druelinger, David Heath, Shane Heath, Noah Stoltz, Yannis Panayotopoulos, Keith Tracton.

Why We Do What We Do: We love playing games, as well as designing and developing them. We give praise and thanks to God for blessing us so we can follow our dreams and passions. We also thank you our fans, friends, and family for making this possible for us.