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It is a card-driven wargame of strategic level that covers the entire war in the Pacific, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan.<\/p>\n<p>In the Empire of the Sun board game, players take control of Japanese and Allied forces, directing operations across a vast area stretching from India to Hawaii and from Alaska to Australia. MacArthur, Yamamoto, Nimitz, and Mountbatten are part of a conflict where every strategic decision can change the course of the war.<\/p>\n<p>The game combines the Card Driven Game (CDG) system with elements of classic hex-based wargame. Strategy Cards are used to activate forces and conduct operations, while players must effectively coordinate land, air, and naval forces. Battles are divided into air-naval and ground combat, creating a deep World War II strategy tabletop experience.<\/p>\n<p>The political will of the USA is also a critical factor. Japan may seek a negotiated peace, while the Allies must overturn the initial Japanese expansion and move towards final victory.<\/p>\n<p>The 5th Printing adds the Burma Scenario, first introduced in C3i #35, along with a separate Burma map 11\u2033\u00d717\u2033, an updated rulebook, and corrections of known errata. The remaining components remain essentially the same as the previous printing.<\/p>\n<p>The game is particularly aimed at fans of historical wargames, card-driven games, and players seeking a deep World War II strategy tabletop experience with great historical and strategic detail.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>See all wargames\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meeple-planet.com\/en\/epitrapezia-paixnidia\/polemou-istorika\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meepleplanetshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meepleplanet\/?hl=el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #666699;\">The Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War 1941\u20131945 \u2013 5th Printing of GMT Games is a top card-driven strategic wargame for the war in the Pacific. 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