
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,105
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945
- 2–7 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 1977

1979
Rules assistance for Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean is a board game released in 1979 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marco Donadoni and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
Landings and battles are displayed on two general maps while they are taking place on the island. Surprise techniques by the Japanese and the succession of land, air and naval battles in addition to historical faithfulness, make Okinawa a precise and amusing wargame. Degree of difficulty: 3/6 Contents: 20 little maps to calculate the hidden position of Japanese forces and American movement. 2 tables to resolve combat and to calculate the artillery fire in matte finish plasticized cardboard. 166 counters in plasticized, matte finish cardboard, cut and printed on both sides representing *American and Japanese units which took part to the battle. Playing board in rigid, thick cardboard with a matte plastic finish, cut into 5 pieces. Rule booklet in 4 languages with examples. Plastic storage tray and dice.
Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean 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 Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean is 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 Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean for ages 12 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.
Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean are: Marco Donadoni. 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 Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific Ocean as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.