Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway
- Players: 1 player
- Play time: 30–90 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway
At 1020 hours on June 4, 1942, Japanese naval aircraft still ruled the skies over the Pacific. All that changed within ten minutes, when U. S. dive bombers sunk three out of four carriers constituting Kido Butai, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s main strike force which had devastated Pearl Harbor only six months before. The solitaire game Kido Butai simulates the dramatic events of the pivotal battle at Midway from a Japanese perspective. As commander of the Tenno's strike force, your task is to destroy the American base on the atoll and sink any carrier you encounter while preserving your own strength. Simple yet elegant mechanics make for an entertaining challenge. Will you be up to it and keep the imperial sun shining?
- Released
- 2016
- Designer
- Benjamin Richter
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 1 player (BGG community)
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How many players can play Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway?
Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway plays with 1 player.
What is the best player count for Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway is best with 1 player (5 votes).
How long does Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway take to play?
A game of Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway takes 30–90 min.
What age is Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway for?
The recommended minimum age for Kido Butai: Japan's Carriers at Midway is 12+.
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