Islands

“Naval commanders took aircraft range in positioning their task forces and both sides used ground forces to secure islands specifically because of their airstrips. Additionally, by the end of the war, the anti-aircraft defenses of battleships and other surface vessels were as important as their big guns, further signifying the importance of air power…”

Islands is a World War 2 Pacific strategy game where players deploy marines, ships, and airplanes, including aircraft carriers, torpedo bombers, and submarines. Players must capture the opposing home port, while defending their own, and control the seas and air by landing marines to control strategic islands. Combat matchups are key to winning individual battles during play. Islands is a great introduction to military strategy used in the Pacific Theater of World War 2.

Each game includes:

• Professionally-printed game board
• 24 professionally-printed square military unit cards
• Designer note with historical context
• 6-sided die
• Custom-printed game box

Ages Recommended: 10+
Players: 2
Category: World War 2
Type: Competitive
Average Playing Time: 20 Minutes