Sea-Air Battles! South Pacific 1942 2nd Ed.
- Price:
- 9091 JPY
- Weight:
- 950 g
【Manufacturer】Moritsuchi
【Author】Moritsuchi
【Type Specification】Simulation Game
【Number of players】 2
【Play Time】Approximately About 360 minutes 30-40 Minutes
【Language】Japanese
【Product Description】 This is a 2 in 1 game of "Battle Against Singapore" aime
*Sea-Air Battle! South Pacific 1942* is a simulation wargame that thoroughly recreates the carrier-versus-carrier engagements between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during the early stages of the Pacific War, operating at both tactical and operational scales.
The game’s defining feature is its approach to carrier warfare: it treats these engagements not merely as an exchange of air strikes, but as comprehensive operations encompassing reconnaissance, strategic planning, and time management.
The game features the primary fleets of both the Japanese and American forces that fought in the South Pacific, with each individual ship represented as a single unit. Aircraft are not abstracted; they are categorized by specific type—with major models, such as the Zero, further distinguished by their specific variants (e.g., Type 21, Type 32). Consequently, differences in fleet composition and the qualitative aspects of air power are naturally reflected in the gameplay outcomes.
In terms of system design, the game takes a highly innovative and rigorous approach, placing greater emphasis on the processes of locating the enemy and successfully executing an attack, rather than focusing solely on the mechanics of naval gunfire or aerial dogfights.
Success or failure hinges on the effectiveness of reconnaissance, the timing of strike-group deployment, and the quality of operational planning—forcing players to grapple with the true essence of carrier warfare through their own strategic decisions.
The game includes:
・9 tactical scenarios
・7 operational scenarios
These cover historical engagements such as the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, and the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands (South Pacific), alongside hypothetical scenarios featuring vessels like the battleship *Yamato* and the escort carrier *Sangamon*.
This title is designed for those who:
・Wish to understand carrier warfare as a complex operation, rather than just through its "atmosphere."
・Enjoy engaging with detailed, historically grounded data and the significant weight of strategic decision-making.
【Sea-Air Battles! South Pacific 1942 2nd Ed.】
Turn: 4 Hours, Hex: 55km, Unit:1 Ship, 2-12 Aircrafts, Counter: 594, Map: 1, Scenario: 16, Rule: 58p