# Archie's War: The Battle for Guadalcanal

Archie's War: The Battle for Guadalcanal is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 30–60 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. The cheapest copy in stock is $56.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 1.8 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2023
- **Categories:** Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics:** Point to Point Movement, Simulation, Dice Rolling, Force Commitment

**Designers:** Derek Croxton

**Publishers:** Worthington Publishing, LLC

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miniature Market | 56.99 $ | https://www.miniaturemarket.com/archies-war-the-battle-for-guadalcanal-wpub084.html |
| Board Game Bliss | 89.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/archies-war-the-battle-for-guadalcanal |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/archies-war-the-battle-for-guadalcanal)
- [Archie's War: The Battle for Guadalcanal in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/archies-war-the-battle-for-guadalcanal)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369918)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-24. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._