China Incident (1985)

About this game

This game covers the 4 and one half year period from the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937 to the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor. Each player finds himself making both tactical and operational level decisions as well as strategic ones. Much of the richness in the game stems from the fact that the Chinese player must seek to win with the Nationalist or Koumintang forces while at the same time limiting growth to the Chinese Communist strength. Published in The Wargamer Magazine issue 37.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 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.