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- BGG #7,328
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World War II: European Theater of Operations
- 2–5 players
- 240–1200 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 1985
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,215
- BGG rating
- 7.0
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations
1991
Rules assistance for World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations
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World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations is a board game released in 1991 for 1–4 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Douglas Niles, Mike Breault, and Dave LaForce and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
(From the Game BOX:) "This WORLD WAR II grand strategic game covers the P.T.O. and the Asian Mainland from 1937 to 1945. Carrier Raids, amphibious operations, strategic warfare, industry, island hopping, and sub warfare are among the game's special features. It covers the full strategic war with strong operational elements. Outstanding features include: Illustrated examples of play; 1,200 die-cut counters; Fully compatible rules with WW II:E.T.O.; 11 scenarios of varying length." The game contents include: 2-23 inches by 34 inches maps; 1-48 Page Rule Book; 1-16 Page Scenario Book; 2-Player Aid Cards; 2-Counter Trays with Lids; 4-sheets of Task Force/Supply Base labels and 1200 counters. The Complexity Level is rated MEDIUM for scenarios and HIGH for Campaigns. Solitaire Suitability is rated HIGH for scenarios and MEDIUM for Campaigns. Game length will depend on which Scenario or Campaign is chosen to be played. In order to combine this game with WW II:E.T.O. by TSR, you will need the 2nd edition of that game.
Categories
Publishers
- Tactical Studies Rules (TSR)
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations supports 1–4 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 World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations is 360 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 World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations 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.
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations has a complexity rating of 4.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations 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 World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations are: Douglas Niles, Mike Breault, and Dave LaForce. 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 World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations 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.