
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,997
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Air Force
- 1–2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 1976

Rules assistance for Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea
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Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea is an expansion for Fighters of the Pacific released in 2022 for 1–8 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Didier Dincher and Frank Garibaldi and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid.
One month before the Battle of Midway, the first ever naval air battle took place. It is remembered as the Battle of the Coral Sea. Relive this battle with this expansion pack that provides 3 new Japanese aircraft carriers, the Shokaku, Zuikaku and Shoho, the USS Lexington forces and 4 exciting scenarios. Decide the fate of the Shoho and the USS Lexington!
Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea supports 1–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Modular Board, and Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea are: Didier Dincher and Frank Garibaldi. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Fighters of the Pacific: Battle of the Coral Sea as an expansion for Fighters of the Pacific. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fighters of the Pacific to use it. Check that your edition of Fighters of the Pacific is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.