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Operation Matador

Operation Matador

Gryphonn Graphics · 1981
2120 min14+ yrs2CouplesStrategy
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The Sortie of the Prince of Wales and Repulse December 1941 Operation Matador is a historical simulation game recreating the Allied attempt to intercept the Japanese transports heading for the Malay peninsula during the opening hours of the Pacific half of the Second World War.

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The Sortie of the Prince of Wales and Repulse December 1941

Operation Matador is a historical simulation game recreating the Allied attempt to intercept the Japanese transports heading for the Malay peninsula during the opening hours of the Pacific half of the Second World War.

This game as two components a strategic move using a map of the pacific covering the Gulf of Siam and South China Sea, specifically covering Indochina with city of Saigon and Malaya with the city of Singapore. The ship to ship combats are conducted on a small hex map.

Victory points are assigned for the number of destroyed enemy air units, submarines, transports destroyers units destroyed. In addition points are allocated for shore bombardment and any damage to enemy carrier or battlecruisers. If the Repulse or Prince of Wales are able to leave the south or south west map edge.

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Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
14+ yrs
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Operation Matador is a nautical game, for 2 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring hexagon grid. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Operation Matador — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Operation Matador support?
Operation Matador is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Operation Matador take?
A game of Operation Matador takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Operation Matador for?
Operation Matador is recommended from age 14.
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