Victory in the Pacific
2 players • Avalon Hill • 1977
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1977
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Victory in the Pacific plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Victory in the Pacific was released by Avalon Hill in 1977 as a strategic simulation of the naval conflict in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Designed by James F. Dunnigan, the game was part of a wave of sophisticated wargames that emphasized operational-level mechanics over purely tactical engagement. It was designed to capture the broader logistical and naval tensions of the era, focusing on the control of key island groups and the strategic maneuvering of carrier task forces.
The game is widely recognized for its minimalist, elegant design, which favored a fast-paced, area-movement system rather than the dense, grid-based complexity common to many of its peers at the time. Upon its release, it was lauded by the wargaming community for its ability to distill a sprawling, multi-year conflict into a manageable and highly replayable format. It remains a hallmark of 1970s game design, valued for its clarity and the distinct tension it creates between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Allied forces.
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About Victory in the Pacific
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How do you play Victory in the Pacific?
Victory in the Pacific is a board game for 2 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Victory in the Pacific for?
Victory in the Pacific is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Victory in the Pacific?
Victory in the Pacific is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1977.
Has Victory in the Pacific won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Victory in the Pacific lists Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Strategic Game.
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