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Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942
1992
Rules assistance for Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942
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Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 is a board game released in 1992 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ben Knight and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Victory at Midway simulates the historical World War 2 naval battle between Japan and the United States of America. Players take up the roles of the naval commanders and make their plans on their own maps in a "double-blind" turn-based system. Without knowledge of their opponent's fleet position, they move their ships, conduct aerial reconnaissance (calling out hexes and waiting for their opponent's response, as in Battleship), and designate areas for air strikes. The strikes are revealed and resolved before proceeding with other naval engagements (ship-to-ship combat, bombardment and invasion of land targets). Battles are resolved by comparing a die roll to the unit's strength for successful hits instead of referring to charts. The game ends in 25 turns or if one side has been totally eliminated. If both sides remain till the end, the victor is the player with the most Victory Points, which are awarded for enemy losses or control of Midway atoll.
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- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- XTR Corp
Questions and answers
Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 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 Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 is 180 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 Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 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.
Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, 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 Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 are: Ben Knight. 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 Victory at Midway: Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942 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.