Asia Engulfed

GMT Games · Board game · 2007

2 · best 2 480 min Weight 3.8/5

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FOR GENRE FANS

For armchair generals who love WWII and aren't afraid of 8-hour games. The wooden block 'fog of war' is brilliant!

Highlights

Authentic strategic tension
Blocks enable epic bluffing
Innovative oil system
Combo with Europe Engulfed

Keep in mind

LONG playtime (clear your weekend)
Language dependent (needs translation)
Steep learning curve

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Asia Engulfed is an epic strategic wargame recreating the Pacific War (1941-1945) in all its complexity. You command either the Japanese Empire or Allied Forces, making decisions from amphibious invasions to scarce resource management. Wooden blocks create authentic 'fog of war' — your carriers are ghosts until the first shot! The naval reaction mechanic adds thrilling suspense: dare you intercept an enemy fleet without knowing its strength? The oil/supply system pressures Japan to expand without overextension, while the US balances industrial production and strategic bombing. The board spans from India to Hawaii, with optional USSR rules. Brace for 6-9 hours of pure strategic tension where every dice roll could be pivotal. Can be combined with Europe Engulfed for a full WWII simulation!