Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle In The Pacific (1986)

About this game

"Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle In The Pacific" is an operational level wargame simulation of World War II 1945 invasion of Okinawa. It includes a campaign game and 4 shorter scenarios, breaking the campaign into four periods. Air combat is done abstractly, and also in form of tactical bombardment of ground troop. Both sides may choose different tactics which may affect the combat results. Additional features include weather, Kamikaze vs. carriers, battleship Yamato, strategic movement, US tanks and Japanese mortars support, supply and command control, US combat fatigue, recovery and replacement, and Japanese command appeals on ongoing strategy.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.9/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.