The War: The Pacific, 1941-1945

The War: The Pacific, 1941–1945 (TWP) is a strategic-level wargame covering the entire Pacific and Asian theaters of World War II from 1941 to 1945. Beyond military operations, the design integrates economic, diplomatic and political decision-making into the conflict simulation.

Designed by Ernie Copley, the game belongs to The War series and can operate either as a standalone title or combined with The War: Europe 1939–1945 through the TW Global ruleset.

What makes it different

TWP is not simply a carrier-war game.

Its system emphasizes:

• strategic naval warfare;
• operational air projection;
• active Nationalist Chinese participation;
• diplomacy and production as decisive factors.

Technical Data

Box Contents

• 2 game maps
• 8 counter sheets
• approximately 28 color player aids and displays
• rules booklet
• scenario booklet
• charts and worksheets booklet
• variant card deck
• 2 dice
• large format game box

Included Scenarios

• Changsha (1939)
• Coral Sea
• Midway
• Guadalcanal
• Eastern Solomons
• Leyte
• Okinawa
• 1941–1945 Pacific Campaign
• Turning Point 1942–1943
• TW Global Campaign