Tokyo Express

The Guadalcanal Naval Campaign – 1942

A game by Jon Southard

1 - 2 Players 60 - 360 minutes High

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game

Nautical, Wargame, World War II

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Tokyo Express: The Guadalcanal Naval Campaign – 1942 is a thrilling wargame simulation that drops you into the intense night naval battles off Guadalcanal in 1942. As the commander of the US Fleet, you'll group your ships into formations, assign orders, and select targets to attack with torpedoes and guns, all while awaiting the emergence of the "Tokyo Express" from the darkness. The game's simple yet realistic mechanisms control Japanese maneuvers and target assignments, keeping you on your toes as you never know when combat will occur. In this game, designed by Jon Southard, you can play solo or go head-to-head with a friend, recreating the excitement of World War II naval combat. With playtime ranging from 60 to 360 minutes, you can dive into a quick skirmish or immerse yourself in a longer campaign. While the rules may take some time to learn, the game is designed to help you learn as you play, making it an engaging and challenging experience for fans of nautical and wargame simulations.