Tarawa 1943 Solitaire is a compact, card-driven World War II wargame recreating the U.S. 2nd Marine Division's assault on Japanese-held Betio Island during the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943.
Japanese forces under commander Shibazaki had spent a year preparing the island's defences, constructing bunkers, trenches and carefully positioned fields of fire. As the Marines fight their way ashore, they must overcome determined resistance while dealing with Japanese infiltration, snipers and banzai attacks that threaten battalion cohesion.
This travel-sized edition of Worthington Games' original Tarawa 1943 retains the challenging gameplay and full-sized cards while introducing a revised map and traditional playing counters in place of wooden blocks. Designed specifically for solo play, it offers a focused recreation of one of the Pacific War's fiercest amphibious assaults.
This game includes:
Key Features:
Solitaire World War II wargame covering the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943
Card-driven gameplay focused on the U.S. Marine assault on Betio Island
Japanese defenders occupy fortified bunkers, trenches and defensive positions
Enemy infiltration, snipers and banzai attacks threaten Marine battalion cohesion
Compact travel-sized edition of the original Tarawa 1943
Revised map and playing counters replace the original map and wooden blocks
Full-sized playing cards retained from the original game
Designed for one player, with games lasting under an hour
About the Game:
In November 1943, the U.S. 2nd Marine Division launched an amphibious assault against the heavily defended island of Betio in the Gilbert Islands. The Japanese garrison had prepared extensive fortifications, creating a formidable obstacle for the advancing American forces.
In Tarawa 1943 Solitaire, players command the Marines as they attempt to secure the island against determined Japanese resistance. The card-driven system presents the challenges of the assault, including fortified positions, infiltration, sniper activity and banzai attacks.
Maintaining battalion cohesion is an important part of the battle, as the Marines must withstand enemy attacks while continuing their advance.
The compact edition preserves the core gameplay of the original Tarawa 1943, making it suitable for players looking for a shorter solitaire wargame without the larger format of the original release.
Game Details:
Players: 1 (Solitaire)
Playing Time: Under 1 Hour
Complexity: Low to Medium
Solitaire Suitability: Very High
Historical Period: November 1943
Theatre: Pacific War – Battle of Tarawa
Game Type: Card-Driven Solitaire Wargame
Edition: Travel-Sized Edition
Recommended Age: 14+
Tarawa 1943 Solitaire offers a compact and challenging recreation of the American assault on Betio Island, combining card-driven gameplay, fortified Japanese defences and the pressure of maintaining Marine cohesion in a dedicated solitaire wargame.
Tarawa 1943 Solitaire is a compact, card-driven World War II wargame recreating the U.S. 2nd Marine Division's assault on Japanese-held Betio Island during the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943.
Japanese forces under commander Shibazaki had spent a year preparing the island's defences, constructing bunkers, trenches and carefully positioned fields of fire. As the Marines fight their way ashore, they must overcome determined resistance while dealing with Japanese infiltration, snipers and banzai attacks that threaten battalion cohesion.
This travel-sized edition of Worthington Games' original Tarawa 1943 retains the challenging gameplay and full-sized cards while introducing a revised map and traditional playing counters in place of wooden blocks. Designed specifically for solo play, it offers a focused recreation of one of the Pacific War's fiercest amphibious assaults.
This game includes:
Key Features:
Solitaire World War II wargame covering the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943
Card-driven gameplay focused on the U.S. Marine assault on Betio Island
Japanese defenders occupy fortified bunkers, trenches and defensive positions
Enemy infiltration, snipers and banzai attacks threaten Marine battalion cohesion
Compact travel-sized edition of the original Tarawa 1943
Revised map and playing counters replace the original map and wooden blocks
Full-sized playing cards retained from the original game
Designed for one player, with games lasting under an hour
About the Game:
In November 1943, the U.S. 2nd Marine Division launched an amphibious assault against the heavily defended island of Betio in the Gilbert Islands. The Japanese garrison had prepared extensive fortifications, creating a formidable obstacle for the advancing American forces.
In Tarawa 1943 Solitaire, players command the Marines as they attempt to secure the island against determined Japanese resistance. The card-driven system presents the challenges of the assault, including fortified positions, infiltration, sniper activity and banzai attacks.
Maintaining battalion cohesion is an important part of the battle, as the Marines must withstand enemy attacks while continuing their advance.
The compact edition preserves the core gameplay of the original Tarawa 1943, making it suitable for players looking for a shorter solitaire wargame without the larger format of the original release.
Game Details:
Players: 1 (Solitaire)
Playing Time: Under 1 Hour
Complexity: Low to Medium
Solitaire Suitability: Very High
Historical Period: November 1943
Theatre: Pacific War – Battle of Tarawa
Game Type: Card-Driven Solitaire Wargame
Edition: Travel-Sized Edition
Recommended Age: 14+
Tarawa 1943 Solitaire offers a compact and challenging recreation of the American assault on Betio Island, combining card-driven gameplay, fortified Japanese defences and the pressure of maintaining Marine cohesion in a dedicated solitaire wargame.
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