
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,645
- BGG rating
- 6.1
History of War: Pacific Edition
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2004

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History of War: Philippinen 1944 is an expansion for History of War released in 2012 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Martin Redlin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Philippinen 1944 is a new base set for the game system History of War which can be played all alone, but adds new Japanese and US Marines cards to the game system as well. It can be fully combined with the previous sets. This new edition consists of two sets - one with the Japanese forces and one with the US Marines forces. You need at least one of each deck, rules are included in each set. Included are also special scenario rules and Territory Cards for the recreation of the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
History of War: Philippinen 1944 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for History of War: Philippinen 1944 is 60 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 History of War: Philippinen 1944 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.
History of War: Philippinen 1944 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 History of War: Philippinen 1944 are: Martin Redlin. 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 History of War: Philippinen 1944 as an expansion for History of War. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need History of War to use it. Check that your edition of History of War is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.