Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Military strategy buffs and history lovers will adore this game. The mix of tactical freedom and historical tension is amazing!
Highlights
- Flexible action point system
- Gorgeous, immersive maps
- Epic night fights and Banzai charges
Keep in mind
- May intimidate wargame newbies
- Long playtime requires patience
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In 1942, Japan dominated the Pacific, and the U.S. desperately needed to hold Australia as a base for a counterattack. The Japanese solution? Isolate Australia by building an airfield on Guadalcanal. The U.S. Marines, caught by surprise, quickly took the airfield, but what followed was a four-month-long epic battle. Conflict of Heroes: Guadalcanal brings this bloody struggle to your table, with gorgeous maps of beaches and jungles, amphibious landings, Japanese Banzai charges, and night combat. The game uses an action point system that offers tactical freedom but forces tough decisions every turn. The hex grid and modular board ensure each game is unique, while dice rolling adds that essential chaos factor every good war needs. Get ready to command troops in one of WWII's most intense theaters!
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Best player count
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2
BEST
3
OK
4
OK
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Academy Games, Inc., ASYNCRON games, Ediciones MasQueOca
Designer
Dean Halley, Gunter Eickert, Uwe Eickert
Artist
Pavlos Germidis, Steve Paschal
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,707owners
399wishlist
92want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, but it works best with 2 (one controlling the U.S. and the other Japan).
What's the average playtime?
About 60 minutes, but it varies depending on the scenario and players' experience.
Is it hard to learn?
There's a learning curve, but the rules are more accessible than other wargames. Worth the effort!
Does it need a lot of table space?
The maps are large, so prepare a spacious table for the more complex scenarios.
Is there language dependency?
No, components are universal and cards use intuitive icons.
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