Iwo Jima: Valor of Arms, 19 Feb. – 25 March 1945
1983 · BGG
Avg rating
6.73
Bayes rating
5.55
Weight
2.77 (Medium)
Players
1
Playtime
4 hr
Ratings count
100
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Description
Solitaire game on the Battle of Iwo Jima. Japanese units are set up with their facing covered. Marines will invade from 2 alternate beaches. Rules allow the Japanese to fire at Marines once the latter moves to within 2 hexes. Special rules cover raising the flag at Mt Suribachi, regimental integrity, banzai charge, Japanese ambush, replacements, Naval Gunnery support, Iwo Jima airfields, etc. Victory is determined by how fast the Japanese can be cleared from Iwo Jima.
Mechanics
Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid
Themes
World War II
Publishers
Designers
David Rohde Gary Gillette