Axis & Allies: Pacific (2001)

From the publisher's website:

Axis & Allies Pacific is the second stand-alone game expansion to the Axis & Allies game system. In this game, three main powers (Britain, Japan, and the US) square off against each other against the backdrop of the Pacific ocean. Japan is trying to grow her empire, either through military might or by holding off the Allies long enough to consolidate her gains.

The game adds a few new rules and a few new twists to the established A&A game system. Naval bases and air bases turn small, meaningless islands into vital strategic holdings. Convoy zones allow a single submarine pack to cripple an economy. The Chinese forces, while limited, are hard to crush. Japan gets her kamikazes, but will it be enough to hold off the vast economic power of the USA?

Magazine References:

Fire & Movement Article Index:

• Number 128, Winter 2002
  • Axis & Allies: Pacific and Axis & Allies: Europe - "An Axis & Allies Combined Game Variant for all of WWII" (Variant), Ed McGran

Awards

• 2001 Origins Awards Winner, Best Historical Board Game.

Microbadges

Components:

• Gameboard Map
• 335 Plastic Playing Pieces (Note there is a misprint on the box and in the rules. The FAQ corrects this.)
  • 329 Combat Units
  • 6 Task Force Markers
• Industrial Production Certificates
• 3 National Reference Charts
• National Control Markers (80)
• National Production Chart
• Battle Board Chart
• Task Force Cards (6)
• 12 Dice
• Plastic Chips (Red/Gray)
• Game Play Manual