Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942 (1976)

Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942

Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942 is a board wargame published by Game Designers’ Workshop (GDW) in 1976 that simulates the Battle of Midway during World War II.

Why is Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942 Popular?

The Battle of Midway was a significant naval battle in World War II, and the game allows players to simulate the battle and make strategic decisions as either the American or Japanese forces. The game is popular among wargaming enthusiasts and those interested in World War II history.

Game Components of Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942

– 2 hex grid maps
– 480 die-cut counters
– Extensive rulebook
– Several players’ aids

Game Setup of Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942

The game is a two-player wargame in which one player controls American forces and the other controls Japanese forces. The game takes 6-10 hours to play.

Gameplay Mechanics of Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942

The game features submarines, initiative, invasion, combat air patrol, air combat in waves, and storms. The game is relatively complex and requires strategic planning and decision-making.

Game Objective of Battle for Midway: Decision in the Pacific, 1942

The objective of the game is to win the battle by either successfully invading and seizing Midway Island as the Japanese forces or by repelling the invasion as the American forces.

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