Pacific Fury: Guadalcanal, 1942 (2015)

About this game

Pacific Fury simulates the naval battle for Guadalcanal in 1942. Originally published in Japanese by Bonsai Games, this represents the English version produced by Revolution Games. The game is area movement where task forces are defined by each player (hidden) and placed in boxes (1 to 7) in incremental order. Each task force is then deployed in according to the number in each box. The Americans start with control of Guadalcanal and it is up to the Japanese to wrest control.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.