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Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945

John Prados

1977 · 2⁠–⁠7 players · 180 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 7 players.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players
  • 5 players
  • 6 players
  • 7 players

Weight and time

Medium: 3.3 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 180–180 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

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  • BoardGameGeek5.6/1077 ratings
  • BGG rank18,477thamong all games

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How to play Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945

Mechanics

  • Alliances
  • Dice rolling
  • Grid movement
  • Hex grid
  • Movement points
  • Negotiation
  • Combat results table
  • Campaign
  • Secret unit deployment
  • Simulation
  • Team-based
  • Trading
  • Zone of control

Credits Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945

  • DesignJohn Prados
  • ArtRodger B. MacGowan
  • ArtRich Banner
  • PublisherGame Designers' Workshop

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Game details Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945

Year published
1977
Players
2–7
Playing time
180–180 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.3 out of 5
Designer
John Prados
Publisher
Game Designers' Workshop

Frequently asked questions Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945

How many players is Pearl Harbor: The War Against Japan, 1941-1945 for?

For 2 to 7 players.

How long does a game take?

180 to 180 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–7.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku