2015 · Wargame

Last Battle: Ie Shima, 1945

A two-player wargame depicting Operation Indispensable, the American invasion of the Japanese island of Ie Shima from April 16 to 21, 1945. The American player must capture the island and its airfields quickly while limiting casualties, coordinating infantry with air power, armor, artillery, and naval support. The Japanese player combines regular troops, construction personnel, and civilians to defend key terrain, disrupt the timetable with concealed positions and resistance, and inflict attritional losses through artillery, night attacks, and possible kamikaze strikes. Weather, rubble, and optional historical figures affect the course of the battle.

groupPlayers

1–2 best 2

schedulePlaying time

120 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2.2 / 5