Pacific Fleet (1983)

About this game

Strategic level wargame covering all of World War II in the Pacific Theater. The Basic Game includes the campaigns in the Pacific, while the Expanded Game includes the war on the mainland in China and Russia. There are 5 scenarios. Scale: 1 turn = 3 months (1 turn consists 7 phases. 1 phase = 1 week for air-naval unit, rest 6 weeks are omitted as preparation term), 1 hex represents 250 miles. Carriers are represented individually; other counters represent 2-10 vessels. The game is of advanced complexity and rules are comprehensive. the original rules and components are printed in Japanese, but English translations are included. Components include: (1) 24-page rulebook (1) 22x24" mapboard (600) Counters (3) Task Force displays (2) Player Aid Cards (1) Turn, Phase and VP record cards (2) Scenario folder (1) Terrain Effects & Counter description card

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 4.0/5 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.