Solomons Campaign: Air, Land, and Sea Warfare, Pacific 1942 (1973)

About this game

Historical simulation of the Air-Sea-Land campaign waged on and around Guadalcanal in 1942. Game begins with US invasion and portrays the subsequent Japanese attempts to retake this strategic area and the American efforts to hold it. Each Turn simulates a week of real time, during which players deploy, have combat and attempt to achieve objectives. Has a simultaneous movement system, in which players secretly plan their movement. 200 counters

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.6/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.