Table feel
The game has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction among players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
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Beachhead: A Game Of Island Invasions In The South Pacific 1942-1944
Players
2-4
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
2.6
Rating
5.98
Fit
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
3.9
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
2.7
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Beachhead: A Game of Island Invasions in the South Pacific 1942-1944 has a high replayability score due to its variability in gameboard setup, the potential for expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to discover new tactics and strategies. While the player interaction score is average, the overall replayability score is still strong.
Luck profile
Beachhead: A Game of Island Invasions in the South Pacific 1942-1944 has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
Overview
Beachhead is a squad-level Pacific theater wargame. Each hex is 25 yards, each counter represents 1 squad (~10 men), 1 heavy weapons team (~5 men), or 1 tank, bunker, emplacement or gun. One turn represents 10 minutes of time. The game is divided into basic and optional rules. The basic rules cover the basics of movement and direct and indirect fire. The optional rules include rules for bombardments, close combat, smoke, Japanese reinforcements, and air strikes. Two scenarios are included: Banzai!!! A counter-attack after the American Marines have landed. The Opposed Landing A Marine landing on a heavily-defended beach. This game shares similar scale and mechanics to Commando Actions: A Game of Tactical Level Combat in World War II.
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Credits
Designers
1
Michael J. Matheny
Artists
1
Rodger B. MacGowan
Publishers
1
Yaquinto
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