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Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935
2015
Rules assistance for Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 120–480 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935
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Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 is a board game released in 2015 for 1–2 players, 120–480 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Herman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Plan Orange is a complete stand alone Strategic level board-wargame inside C3I Magazine Nr29 published by RBM Studio that uses the "Empire of the Sun" (GMT Games) CDG engine to simulate a hypothetical Pacific War between the United States and the Empire of Japan in the early 1930s. The game features a 'what if' conflict based on the United States Orange (Japan) plans on how to respond to anticipated Japanese aggression in the Western Pacific. This is still the era of the Battleship ala Jutland supported by the early introduction of aircraft carriers that would be the capital ship that would dominate the real war that occurred 9 years later (1941). The game comes with a full sized map, 48 cards, mounted counters, and rules.
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Publishers
- Kilovolt Design
- RBM Studio
Questions and answers
Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 supports 1–2 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 Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 is 120–480 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 Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 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.
Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, 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 Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 are: Mark Herman. 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 Plan Orange: Pacific War 1932-1935 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.