C.V.: A Game of the Battle of Midway

About this board game

C.V.: A Game of the Battle of Midway is a board game for 2–4 players that recreates the famous and decisive Battle of Midway in June 1942, with an advertised play time of 1200 minutes.

Published in 1979, C.V. focuses on bringing this pivotal historical battle to the tabletop. Its subject is the Battle of Midway, presented in game form for players seeking an extended experience centered on one of the best-known conflicts of the Second World War.

C.V. is described as a refinement of Mr. Taylor’s earlier game, Flat Top. Rather than introducing an entirely unrelated system, it uses basically the mechanics established in that earlier title, carrying those principles into its treatment of Midway.

The result is a substantial game designed for a long session. With room for two to four players and a listed playing time of 1200 minutes, it is suited to players prepared to spend considerable time exploring its detailed recreation of the battle.

For enthusiasts of historical board games, C.V. offers a focused way to engage with the Battle of Midway through a dedicated tabletop recreation. Its connection to Flat Top also gives the game a clear place within Mr. Taylor’s body of work, while its 1979 publication date reflects its era of classic historical gaming.

Choose C.V. for a lengthy, historically focused board game experience built around the June 1942 Battle of Midway and refined from the mechanics of Flat Top.