Guadalcanal: The Battle for Henderson Field, 1942-1943 is a two-player Operational level wargame.
Designed by noted wargame designer Mike Nagel, the game is a true homage to the classic Avalon Hill title as the Japanese and American forces fight bitterly for command of this small island in the South Pacific. It was the first American offensive against Japan in the Pacific, and the prize was the airfield at Henderson Field.
This design features 352 die-cut unit counters; two 19" x 27" map sheets; one 16-page rulebook; two player aid cards (one for each player); nine special event cards; and a die, all in an attractive box. There is no bookkeeping involved, as units are two-sided with reduced step-losses on the reverse, and the game features a very ingenious way of handling hidden movement. The introduction of special event cards adds realistic random events to the game, and unique victory conditions encourage players to consider the entire island and not concentrate solely on Henderson Field.
