Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 360 min
- BGG rating: 6.7
About Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942
Matanikau - Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 recreates the epic battles of the 5th and the 7th Marine Regiments along the Matanikau River in the fall of 1942 between the US Marines and the forces of Imperial Japan. The Japanese are attempting to establish a position from which they can launch further attempts to capture Henderson Field. The Marines are trying to expand the perimeter around Henderson Field far enough so as to deny the Japanese any decent staging area for attacks against that airbase. Using The Gamers 3rd edition Tactical Combat Series (TCS) rules, this first ever TCS game set in the Pacific theater features Banzai charges, vicious night attacks, Higgins Boat, naval and air support, as well as the redoubtable 'Chesty' Puller. Game Scale: Game Turn: 20 minutes Hex: 125 yards / 114 meters Units: Infantry platoons, individual vehicles Game Inventory: One 22 x 34" full color maps Three dual-side printed countersheets (700 1/2" counters) One 28-page TCS version 3.0 specific rulebook One 12-page Matanikau specific rulebook Two 6-page TCS version 3.0 Charts & Tables folders Two Player Aid cards Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: High Complexity Level: High Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 4-40 hours
- Released
- 1993
- Designers
- Dean Essig, Sam Simmons
- Age
- 15+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942?
Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 is best with 2 players (2 votes).
How long does Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 take to play?
A game of Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 takes 360 min.
What age is Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 for?
The recommended minimum age for Matanikau: Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 is 15+.
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