# Conflict of Heroes: Guadalcanal – The Pacific 1942

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: #3750
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.06 / 5
- **Designers**: Dean Halley, Gunter Eickert, Uwe Eickert
- **Artists**: Pavlos Germidis, Steve Paschal
- **Publishers**: Academy Games, Inc., ASYNCRON games, Ediciones MasQueOca
- **Categories**: Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board

## Verdict
Military strategy buffs and history lovers will adore this game. The mix of tactical freedom and historical tension is amazing!Flexible action point systemGorgeous, immersive mapsEpic night fights and Banzai chargesMay intimidate wargame newbiesLong playtime requires patienceFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### 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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