# Combat Commander: Battle Pack #4 – New Guinea

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 180 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Andy Maly, Bryan Collars, John Foley, John H. Butterfield, Kai Jensen, Mark Herman, Volko Ruhnke
- **Artists**: Chad Jensen, Lee Brimmicombe-Wood, Leland Myrick, Rodger B. MacGowan
- **Publishers**: GMT Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Hexagon Grid, Simulation, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're already a Combat Commander fan and want more WWII action, this pack with 14 New Guinea scenarios is for you! It brings new maps and very specific combat situations.Thematic and varied scenariosDetailed New Guinea mapsImmersive special rulesMore Combat Commander!Requires base gameHigh language dependencyTwo-player focusFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Gear up to dive into the intense battles of New Guinea with this scenario pack for Combat Commander! Battle Pack #4 transports you to the operational theater between January 1942 and July 1944, covering crucial moments of the campaign. It features 14 new scenarios, each with its own detailed map, focusing on specific battles that took place in the region's coastal jungle and highlands. Forget extra rulebooks, as the specifics of each engagement are directly on the scenario cards. You'll experience unique situations like barge landings, air supply, combat in dense swamps and forests, and even the use of M3 tanks and patrol dogs! The maps depict real locations, such as the base of Mt Vulcan, the village of Oivi, Eora Creek, and the Soputa-Sanananda Road, ensuring total immersion. From the Japanese landing at Rabaul to the encirclement of American units on the Driniumor River, each scenario offers a distinct tactical challenge. This pack is an expansion, so remember you need the base game Combat Commander: Pacific to play. It's a feast for those who enjoy detailed wargames and well-researched historical scenarios, with an extra dose of complexity and immersion.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is a scenario pack and requires the Combat Commander: Pacific base game to be played.

### How many players can participate?
This pack, like the base game, is designed for 2 players.

### Is the game in English?
The base game and this expansion have a high language dependency. While general rules are in the base game, the text on the cards and scenarios in this pack are essential and are in English. A good understanding of English or the use of translations is recommended.

### What is the main theme of this pack?
The theme is the battles in New Guinea during World War II, covering the period from January 1942 to July 1944.

### How many new scenarios do I get?
This pack includes 14 new scenarios, each with its own map and special rules.

### What are these 'special rules' mentioned?
These are specific rules for each scenario that simulate unique situations of that particular combat, such as amphibious landings, swamp warfare, use of specific tanks, etc., without needing an additional rulebook.

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