Description: Matanikau - Battles on the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, 1942 recreates the epic battles of the 5th and the 7th Marine Regiments along the Matanikau River in the fall of 1942 between the US Marines and the forces of Imperial Japan. The Japanese are attempting to establish a position from which they can launch further attempts to capture Henderson Field. The Marines are trying to expand the perimeter around Henderson Field far enough so as to deny the Japanese any decent staging area for attacks against that airbase.Using The Gamers 3rd edition Tactical Combat Series (TCS) rules, this first ever TCS game set in the Pacific theater features Banzai charges, vicious night attacks, Higgins Boat, naval and air support, as well as the redoubtable 'Chesty' Puller.Game Scale:Game Turn: 20 minutesHex: 125 yards / 114 metersUnits: Infantry platoons, individual vehiclesGame Inventory:One 22 x 34" full color mapsThree dual-side printed countersheets (700 1/2" counters)One 28-page TCS version 3.0 specific rulebookOne 12-page Matanikau specific rulebookTwo 6-page TCS version 3.0 Charts & Tables foldersTwo Player Aid cardsTwo 6-sided dice
Price: 69.95 USD
Location: Greenfield, Massachusetts
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: The Gamers
Game Type: WWII Tactical Combat Board Game
Min. Number of Players: 1 player
Game Title: Matanikau
Year: 1993
Theme: Guadalcanal
Title: Matanikau
Recommended Age Range: 10 to adult
Gender: Boys & Girls
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
