# Midway

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1964
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #5046
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 2.42 / 5
- **Designers**: Larry Pinsky, Lindsley Schutz
- **Artists**: (Uncredited), Rodger B. MacGowan
- **Publishers**: The Avalon Hill Game Co, Wargames Research Centre Ltd.
- **Categories**: Nautical, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hidden Movement, Minimap Resolution, Movement Points, Paper-and-Pencil, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation, Square Grid, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Naval wargame fans will love this tense historical simulation of the Battle of Midway.Hidden movement creates great tensionGood balance of simplicity and depthGreat historical recreationCan feel basic without optional rulesBest with neutral referee (third player)FOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Midway is a classic wargame recreating the famous 1942 naval battle between the US and Japan. Each player commands their fleet on a hidden map, using reconnaissance planes to locate the enemy before launching attacks. When ships are spotted, action shifts to a separate battle board where combat is resolved on a square grid. The core game is straightforward, but optional rules add depth: CAP fighters, coordinated attacks, and even a neutral referee for true double-blind play. Developed with input from a US admiral, Midway strikes a balance between simplicity and historical realism. Get ready for an intense game of cat and mouse in the Pacific!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
About 2 hours, but may vary depending on rules used.

### Does it need a third player as referee?
Not required, but greatly improves the double-blind experience.

### Is it hard to learn?
Core rules are simple, but optional rules add complexity.

### Are components good quality?
It's an old game (1964), so expect standard paper counters of that era.

### Is it worth it for non-wargamers?
Only if you love military history - it's quite niche.

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