Guadalcanal

A game by Lindsley Schutz

2 Players 360 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Hidden Movement, Memory, Paper-and-Pencil, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation, Zone of Control, Pieces as Map

Wargame, World War II

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Guadalcanal is a classic wargame that drops you into the midst of World War II, specifically the land battle of Guadalcanal from 1942 to 1943. Designed by Lindsley Schutz and first published in 1966, this game is all about strategy and simulation, with easy-to-learn rules that belie a complex and engaging gameplay experience. With a playtime of around 360 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the game's hex-based world, using dice rolling, grid movement, and other mechanics to outmaneuver your opponent. As a two-player game, Guadalcanal is all about head-to-head competition, with players taking on the roles of the United States and Japan. The game's victory conditions are straightforward: the US wins if the Japanese can't hold Henderson Field for two consecutive turns, while the Japanese must use all their skills and tactics to hold on to this crucial location. With its rich historical context and deep gameplay, Guadalcanal is a must-play for fans of wargames and World War II history.