2018 · Wargame

Wake Island: A Heroic Defiance

Set during the opening days of the Pacific War, this game depicts the Japanese assault on Wake Island. Players command either the defending American forces or the invading Japanese forces as they contend with the island’s air and sea operations. The American side uses Marines and civilian construction workers to defend the base and hold out against superior forces, while the Japanese player coordinates the attack. The game focuses on the battle’s military operations and the struggle to control the island.

groupPlayers

2

schedulePlaying time

30–60 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

2 / 5