Guerra en el Pacífico

Get ready to relive an important piece of South American history with War in the Pacific! This board game puts you right in the middle of the conflict between Peru and Bolivia against Chile, which took place between 1879 and 1883. You can play with 2 to 4 players, and the objective is clear: accumulate 10 victory points or deliver a checkmate by capturing one of the enemy capitals. Whoever gets there first, claims the glory!

The game blends several layers of strategy. You'll need to think about troop and historical ship movement, devise political-diplomatic plans to gain an advantage, and even rely on the help of iconic characters from the era. Think of figures like Grau, Prat, Avaroa, Bolognesi, Baquedano, and Pinto – each of them can change the course of the game with their unique abilities. It's a chance to understand this historical period in a different way, with an educational touch and, of course, lots of fun at the table, fostering camaraderie among players.

With mechanics involving area control, tactical movement, and a touch of luck with dice rolling, War in the Pacific offers an immersive and challenging experience. It's an invitation to reflect on the past without animosity, focusing on the game and friendship. If you enjoy wargames with a dense historical theme and mechanics that require planning, this is an excellent choice to explore a fascinating conflict from our continent.