The Fires of Midway
The Carrier Battles of 1942
A board game by Steven Cunliffe
1-4 1-4 2
60 minutes Medium
Hand Management
Card Game, Wargame, World War II
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Description
The Fires of Midway is a thrilling board game that drops you into the action of World War II's Pacific War, where timing, strategy, and good fortune decide the outcome. Designed by Steven Cunliffe, this game challenges 1 to 4 players to make strategic decisions to locate and destroy the enemy fleet. You'll scramble your fighters, organize your Strike Groups, and navigate the dangers of anti-aircraft fire, enemy fighters, and the vast ocean. In this 60-minute game, you'll explore the four major carrier battles of 1942, including Coral Sea, Midway Island, Eastern Solomons, and Santa Cruz, with the option to link them together in a campaign game. With its normal complexity level, fans of board games will have no issue learning the rules and diving into the action. Will you emerge victorious, or will your squadrons be lost forever to the misfortunes of war?
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