World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations
1991
A grand strategic Pacific war game spanning 1937–1945, with 11 scenarios, amphibious operations, industry, carrier raids, and submarine warfare.
360
minutes
1 - 4
player(s)
12+
Heavy
About this board game
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations is a grand strategic game for 1–4 players, with a listed play time of 360 minutes. It covers the Pacific Theater of Operations and the Asian Mainland from 1937 to 1945, combining strategic warfare with strong operational elements.
The game features a broad range of wartime activities, including carrier raids, amphibious operations, industry, island hopping, and submarine warfare. Its scenarios and campaigns offer different ways to experience the conflict, with 11 scenarios of varying length included.
- Two 23-by-34-inch maps
- 1,200 die-cut counters
- 48-page rule book and 16-page scenario book
- Two player aid cards
- Two counter trays with lids
- Four sheets of Task Force and Supply Base labels
Illustrated examples of play are included to support the rules. The complexity level is rated Medium for scenarios and High for campaigns, while solitaire suitability is rated High for scenarios and Medium for campaigns.
Game length depends on the selected scenario or campaign. World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations was released in 1991 and can be combined with WW II: E.T.O. when using the second edition of that game, allowing the two titles to work together.