
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,205
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Pacific Victory: War in the Pacific 1941-45
- 2–4 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2000

2018
Rules assistance for Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition
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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Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players, 180–300 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tom Dalgliesh and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Simulation.
Pacific Victory covers the war in the Pacific during World War II using the Columbia Block game system. Units are represented by wooden blocks which remain upright and hide the type and strength of the unit. A fusion of Columbia's older "Front" system and its newer "Victory" system, the game focuses on the grand strategy of the Pacific war. It provides a number of scenarios that deal with specific stages of the war and also a grand campaign. Second Edition contains: Large 9 panel mapboard 2 sets Rules v2.5, in color with improved balance and victory conditions 8 6-sided dice 132 wood blocks plus some replacements in four (4) colors: orange: IJN, 66 blocks; blue: US, 39; brown: British, Indian, ANZAC, 17; yellow: China, 10. Block artwork is new.
Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition 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 Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition is 180–300 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 Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition 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.
Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition 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.
Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Simulation. 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 Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition are: Tom Dalgliesh. 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 Pacific Victory: Pacific Theater of WW2 – Second Edition 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.