Enemy Coast Ahead: The Doolittle Raid

GMT Games · Board game · 2017

1–3 · best 1 Solo 20–360 min Weight 3.0/5

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FOR GENRE FANS

For military history buffs and solo challenge seekers: a narrative wargame that puts you in the cockpit of impossible choices.

Highlights

Epic chapter-based storytelling
Decisions with real consequences
Authentic simulation feel
Immersive components

Keep in mind

Steep learning curve
Requires manual translation
Long playtime for full scenarios

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About the game

What you do in a play session

'Enemy Coast Ahead: The Doolittle Raid' lets you relive one of WWII's boldest moments: America's 1942 air raid on Japan. As commander, you organize B-25 Mitchell squadrons, plot secret routes, and face everything from storms to enemy fighters. The game blends epic storytelling with tough choices—each mission unfolds in chapters, like a history book you write through decisions. Chit-pull mechanics and dice rolls capture war's unpredictability, while cooperative (up to 3 players) or solo modes make you feel the weight of leadership. Components include detailed maps and visual aids that streamline play despite deep rules. Get ready to ask, 'Was the risk worth it?' as you attempt to strike back after Pearl Harbor.