The Fast Carriers: Air-Sea Operations, 1941-77

What to Expect

You command aircraft carriers and their operations in the Pacific theater during WWII on large hex maps. Using action points, you deploy task forces and air sorties, while tactical air-to-ship combat unfolds in multiple waves with individual plane parameters. The game features secret unit deployment and dice rolling for combat resolution.

Who Is This Game For?

This game targets experienced players interested in historical war simulations. It is strictly for two players, with a playtime around 120 minutes, suitable for ages 12 and up, and requires patience for complex tactical gameplay.

How It Works

The core mechanics include action points spent on movement and attacks across a hexagon grid. Secret unit deployment hides forces from the opponent, while dice rolling introduces randomness. Tactical air combat involves multiple waves and factors like altitude and attack angles.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Jim Dunnigan and published by SPI in 1975, this game offers a detailed simulation of Pacific air-sea warfare. Its blend of secret deployments and tactical air combat on hex maps distinguishes it among historical wargames.

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set in the Pacific from World War II through the 1970s, it simulates naval and air combat involving aircraft carriers.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus first on mastering action points and secret unit deployment before tackling tactical air combat.

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Fazit

The Fast Carriers suits players who appreciate complex historical simulations focused on aircraft carriers. Its two-player matches are tactically demanding and require learning.