Kaiapit
The game takes place on the 19th and 20th of September 1943¸ during the Markham valley capaign aimed at seizing the important northern coastal town of Lae in Papua¸ New Guinea. The commando company was dispatched to seize the villages of Kaiapit and renovate the airstrip while the Japanese command had dispatched several battalions¸ primarily from the 78th regiment to reinforce their small garrison and prepare the area as an advaned base. Fortunately for the commandoes¸ the Japanese after their vanguard's dawn attack failed to scatter the commandoes. The player takes the role of Captain Gordon King¸ commander of the 2/6 Indepenenint Company¸ an Australian WW2 Commando Company of about 250 plus various supporting attachments. The commandoes Japanese opponents are governed by the system (providing a solo option) if a second player is not available. Components 8 page rulebook 11x17 map 88 double sided counters Reference Chart Complexity: Below average Solitaire Suitability: High Map Scale 100 meters per hex Unit Size: 15-40 men per unit Turn Length: 1 hour Playing Time: 1 hour