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Fighters of the Pacific Lands in the U.S. in Early 2023

Fighters of the Pacific (Don't Panic Games)Q1 of 2023 will see the WWII wargame Fighters of the Pacific arrive here in the States from Ares Games and Don’t Panic Games. The core game will feature carrier battle between the United States and Japan. The game is for two or more players, ages 12+, plays in around two to four hours, and will carry an MSRP of approximately $59.99 when it arrives in Q1 2023.

About the game:

Relive the fury of air and sea combat in the Pacific during World War II.

Direct each plane in multiple fighter and bomber squadrons to lead attacks on the enemy’s carriers and island bases. No dice, no rulers, only dozens of planes and ships! A fast-paced and streamlined game mechanic that plunges you in the heart of the battle. Move each plane individually on a hex grid. When you maneuver to get an enemy plane in your sights, it must try to dodge or else take damage. Some planes can use torpedoes and bombs do destroy ships and ground installations. Stay in formation to keep the initiative and dominate your opponent. Each plane has its own attributes in terms of speed, armor, and special abilities.

Each piece is illustrated as close as possible to its historical model to maximize your immersion!

The CORE GAME contains everything you need to play hours of battle over the Pacific Ocean: a huge modular board, 4 aircraft carriers, 4 destroyers, 94 aircraft tokens, 91 game tokens and 8 reference cards. The complete rules and 10 scenarios are also included of course. The carrier and aircraft tokens represent the forces of 4 real aircraft carriers fighting in 1942, with a ratio of 1 token to 3 aircrafts. For the Japanese, the AKAGI and KAGA form the 1st aircraft division that participated in the attack of Pearl Harbor and the battle of Midway. For the Americans, the USS HORNET and USS YORKTOWN were participating in the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway too.

Fighters of the Pacific Contents (Don't Panic Games)

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