Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition (2018)

About this game

Pacific Victory covers the war in the Pacific during World War II using the Columbia Block game system. Units are represented by wooden blocks which remain upright and hide the type and strength of the unit. A fusion of Columbia's older "Front" system and its newer "Victory" system, the game focuses on the grand strategy of the Pacific war. It provides a number of scenarios that deal with specific stages of the war and also a grand campaign. Second Edition contains: Large 9 panel mapboard 2 sets Rules v2.5, in color with improved balance and victory conditions 8 6-sided dice 132 wood blocks plus some replacements in four (4) colors: orange: IJN, 66 blocks; blue: US, 39; brown: British, Indian, ANZAC, 17; yellow: China, 10. Block artwork is new.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 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.