Campaign for Guadalcanal: Long Lance & Henderson Field (1994)

About this game

Henderson Field is a two player game recreating the epic struggle for Guadalcanal Island. The game simulates the fighting during the decisive months of September through November 1942 Long Lance is a two player game simulating the vicious naval engagement of Guadalcanal Island in 1942. Both games provide players the opportunity to link both games together and recreate the whole Guadalcanal campaign. Republished in modified form as Bloody October in Command Magazine Japan #20 in 1998.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 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.