Table feel
Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction and limited emphasis on cooperation.
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Carrier Strike
From the rules: Carrier Strike is an historical simulation of the battles of Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons and Santa Cruz. These battles were fought at the high watermark of Japanese expansion in World War Two. Published in The Wargamer Magazine issue 16.
Players
2
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
2.83
Rating
6.05
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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction and limited emphasis on cooperation.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.1
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.0
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Carrier Strike! has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.
Luck profile
The final luck score for Carrier Strike! is 6. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with random elements having a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. While luck plays a significant role, player strategy and decisions also play a crucial part in determining the game outcome.
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From the rules: Carrier Strike is an historical simulation of the battles of Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons and Santa Cruz. These battles were fought at the high watermark of Japanese expansion in World War Two. Published in The Wargamer Magazine issue 16.
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Designers
2
Meic Harries
Ian Lewins
Publishers
1
3W (World Wide Wargames)
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