# Asia Engulfed

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2007
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4919
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 480 min
- **Weight**: 3.80 / 5
- **Designers**: Jesse Evans, Rick Young
- **Artists**: Mark Simonitch, Rodger B. MacGowan
- **Publishers**: GMT Games
- **Categories**: Nautical, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation

## Verdict
For armchair generals who love WWII and aren't afraid of 8-hour games. The wooden block 'fog of war' is brilliant!Authentic strategic tensionBlocks enable epic bluffingInnovative oil systemCombo with Europe EngulfedLONG playtime (clear your weekend)Language dependent (needs translation)Steep learning curveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### Can it be played under 8 hours?
Only with smaller scenarios (included), but the full campaign is an epic marathon.

### Need to play Europe Engulfed first?
Nope! Standalone, but combining both creates the full WWII experience.

### Too complex for wargame beginners?
Yes — the BGG 3.8 weight isn't kidding. Try lighter wars first if it's your debut.

### How many boards included?
One giant Asia-Pacific map (86x56cm), plus 200+ wooden blocks and tokens.

### Is there online play?
Yes! Official VASSAL module (but you'll still need to coordinate with opponents).