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111 3/26/2025 11:17:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message I am going to GMT game convention in Middle California in a few weeks. Plan on playing at least one game to gain better strategy insights. I am also looking at other game logs of different players to see how they played the game. I really like this game but with so many options It has been real learning curve.

Thank you for all your help and patience
110 3/26/2025 11:14:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message I believe you need to do attack resolutions. I was wrong And you should resolve attacks.
109 3/22/2025 12:32:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Change US Political Will From 0 to 8
108 3/14/2025 9:24:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message I took the chance to really look at my attacks. I moved Airforce's around so no matter what the die my attacks would eliminate your defenders.

9 Activations
(1) 18th xxxx from japan takes Midway
(2) 17thxxxx Hong Kong attacks 2708. Battle (D)
(3) 16thxxxx 2915 atk 2616. use 1AP Battle (C)
(4) 5AF 2915 atk 2616. Battle (C)
23rd AF 2915 atk 2616 (battle (C)
(6) 4AF 3607 to 3209 to 2911. Battle (A)
(7) 22AF 2212 to 2415 to 2812 Battle (A)
(8) 3rd AF 2607 to 3209 to 2911 Battle (B)
(9) 21AF 2915 to 2812 battle (B)

I think I am finally getting a handle on this game.
107 3/13/2025 3:53:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message will send reaction shortly
I see you started with 7ASP.
you have used 5 this turn
Midway (18 Inf)
Guad (28 Inf)
Kendari (16th Inf)
Tarakan ED Inf

Ed Inf cost two asp's

This leave you with 2 ASP's.
Let me know if you this changes your move...then i will react.
106 3/13/2025 3:49:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

1


Message from Allies:
Intelligence die roll
Event Card 7 + 2 for entering enemy air zoc
so, failure on 9
105 3/7/2025 8:05:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message Fixed move. Have 9 activations
18th army 2415 to midway
Kongo BB 2415 to 2219. Battle Hex D
21AF 2915 to 2719. Battle Hex D
16th army 2915 to 2719 Battle D
5th AF Atk FEAF 2813
19th Army atk SL xxx 2912
ED xxxx use 2AP and attack 2616. battle B
28th Army 4021 atk Guadacanal
1st AF 3706 to 2912
104 3/5/2025 9:48:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 7 Float Plane Tactics: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
I change for this card. I need extra battle hexes
103 3/5/2025 9:47:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #76: 2 / Operation Tsurugi: Japan Attacks a B29 Base with Giretsu Airborne unit

Message from Japanese:
102 3/4/2025 8:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message rule 7.24

On the play of an OC a player can declare one battle hex.

So, only one battle when you play a card as OC
101 3/3/2025 9:17:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message battle hex A. 22AF atk FEAF in 2813
Battle Hex B: 19th army atk SL xxx in 2912
battle Hex c: 23Af at 2415 atk 19tg AF at 2616
Battle Hex D: Ca Mogami and 2SN atk 1917
100 3/3/2025 5:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #76: 2 / Operation Tsurugi: Japan Attacks a B29 Base with Giretsu Airborne unit
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
play as 2 OC
99 3/3/2025 5:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #59: 3 / Central Force: Conquest of Borneo

Message from Japanese:
98 3/3/2025 5:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message I have to change my card as You have ZOI where I was intending to airborne attack.
97 3/3/2025 5:07:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message I have to choose a HQ which is the South HQ. 2 OC + 5 Log = 7 activations
Activate South HQ

96 3/3/2025 4:53:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Change Japanese Divisions Available in China From 12 to 10
95 3/3/2025 4:53:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message We did not let you roll for reinforcements. You can do in your next play. I also going to take 2 China divisions as replacements.
94 3/3/2025 4:46:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #59: 3 / Central Force: Conquest of Borneo
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 5 Paratroopers: Prior to movement place a Japanese control marker in a hex that is within extended range of an active Japanese air unit if (1) the hex is either unoccupied or is occupied solely by a Dutch regiment; and (2) the hex is not within an unneutralized Allied air ZOI. Eliminate the Dutch regiment.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
This card is a 3 OC card but has a log value of 5 when played as an event card.
93 3/3/2025 4:41:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base

Message from Japanese:
92 2/17/2025 10:46:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message I know it is a bit off but and we have not talked procedures. Why did you roll my combat. What I expected was you to roll you intelligence roll and return the file for me to do the attacks.

Also where in the heck are you keep getting + 3 for amph attacks. It is not on any of my charts. I would have done attacks different. Lets roll this back and get some procedures down and same rule understanding.
91 2/17/2025 9:43:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message I forgot Allies got a plus 2 for mixed terrain
I also forgot the ED is at 0.5 defense

So, allied dies roll was 2, +3 for amphib and another plus two for ground
All =a roll of 7
so
1.5 x 15 =23 hits
both JP units flip (ED is at half defense

90 2/17/2025 9:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message JP rolls 5 1.0 x 36=36
R Inf is flipped; reduced SL and NL elim

AL rolls 5(2 roll plus 3 die modifier)

15 X1 = 15
14 inf flips

McCarthur to Turn 3; my unit retreats to 2912 as I doubt you want it in Clarks Field
89 2/17/2025 9:34:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

3
2


Message from Allies:
manila ground

JP 36 +2 (naval) vs AL 15 +3 amphibious assault
88 2/17/2025 9:32:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Manila air destroyed
no JP damage
87 2/17/2025 9:32:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

6
7


Message from Allies:
air/naval

JP 51 vs AL 4
86 2/17/2025 9:20:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Roll is successful
No surprise.
Will react...need to look at board
85 2/17/2025 9:19:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Roll is successful
No surprise.
Will react...need to look at board
84 2/17/2025 9:18:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

2


Message from Allies:
Intelligence Die roll
Henceforth called IDR
Roll of 6 and below success

83 2/17/2025 9:07:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message Where I got the four OC from was the card I played said 4OC and 6 EC.
I thought that gave me 6 Activations. If that is not the case them 2 OC card plus 3 HQ is 5 Activations

remove 27th XXXX moving from hex 3704 and strat moved to 2813
82 2/17/2025 9:02:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.
Type: MI
Remove after playing as event? Yes
OC: 4 EC: 6
81 2/17/2025 9:01:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base

Message from Japanese:
80 2/17/2025 8:43:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message the OC card is a 2
2 ops plus combined fleet =5

the 4 =OPS use for the Intelligence roll
the 6 = event;intelligence roll 6
79 2/17/2025 8:36:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Combined fleet 3 OPS card 2=5 activations

I see 6 activated

Activate 14XXXX, ED XXXX, 5th AF, Kongo BB, 27th XXXX and 21 AF
78 2/17/2025 6:36:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message Activate 14th XXXX, ED XXXX, 5th AF, Kongo BB, 27th XXXX and 21AF.

27th xxxx strat move from 3704 to 4715
21 AF atk hex 2912 with reduced SL xxx. Attack Hex B
Move Kongo BB to Hex 2813 from 2415
5th AF supports atk hex 2813 , Battle A
ED XXXX uses 2 AP from 3607 moves to 2813
14th XXXX moves to 2813 from 2812
77 2/17/2025 5:50:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
This is OC card. Combined fleet HQ activated. OC 4 plus HQ 3 for 7 Actions or units activated.
76 2/17/2025 5:41:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies

Message from Japanese:
75 2/17/2025 5:32:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 7 Float Plane Tactics: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Play as OC so get to move 9 units. 5 OC plus 2 HQ. South Seas HQ
74 2/17/2025 5:00:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

NOTE: Using 'Historical Opening' option.

73 2/17/2025 4:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message no affect on sub roll
72 2/17/2025 4:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Allies:
SUB roll
+1
71 2/17/2025 4:23:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Move Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #33: 2 / Quadrant Conference: Burma Offensive

Message from Allies:
70 2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Move Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #23: 2 / PT Boats

Message from Allies:
69 2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Discard random Strategy card #23: 2 / PT Boats

Message from Allies:
second random discard
68 2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Discard random Strategy card #33: 2 / Quadrant Conference: Burma Offensive

Message from Allies:
first random discard to get down to 5
67 2/17/2025 4:21:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #4: 1 / Arcadia Conference
This event ends a US inter-service rivalry. Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Bonus: The Allied player receives the ABDA HQ, which is place in any in supply port in Java, Borneo, Sumatra or Celebes. If no such port is available this HQ is removed from play for the remained of the game. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
AL first card Jan-APR 42

ABDA to Tjilatjap
66 2/17/2025 4:20:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message darn it...drew 7, not 5....
...but first will play ABDA so it does not get discarded.
65 2/17/2025 4:18:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

NOTE: Using 'Arcadia Conference' option.

64 2/17/2025 4:17:00 PM December 1941 Allies End Turn
63 2/17/2025 4:17:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message RPs
- rps 2 ground 5 air 2 naval
* 5808 (Oahu) : CV Lexington restored to full strength.
* 5808 (Oahu) : CV Enterprise restored to full strength.
* Eliminated AL Air Units: 7AF Air moves to 5808 (Oahu)
* Eliminated AL Air Units: 7AF LRB moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 2709 (Hong Kong) is now Japanese controlled.
62 2/17/2025 4:16:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message dont know I was thinking .the 211 was elim...it cant flip!!!!
61 2/17/2025 3:58:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message My bad...4SSN had a defense of 6
so, it flips on ground combat
60 2/17/2025 3:52:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message 4SSN had a defense factor of 4 but it is halved in defense during amphib assault so I will remove him

59 2/17/2025 3:51:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message this is with the die modifier so a roll of ten
So, the marines got 2.0 x two=4
This would eliminate the 4SSN
58 2/17/2025 3:49:00 PM December 1941 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

7


Message from Allies:
this is the Wake Marine counterattack roll, which never got rolled
4 SSN is at 0.5 strength.
Marines get a +3 for amphibious assault defense bonus
57 2/17/2025 3:47:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message so on wake was the reduced 211 which is now a (1-8-2)
56 2/17/2025 3:46:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message i need to revist the wake attack.
So, on A/N you rolled a 5+3=8;
My unit has a defense factor of 8...and it can flip
More
55 2/17/2025 3:37:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message Hong Kong
So, the JP Must enter hong kong, hex 2709 to attack.
you scored 4.5 hits so myHK unit flips
I do have a path of retreat to hex 2708.


54 2/17/2025 3:20:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Placed reinforcements. They can be placed in any supplied port with range of supplied HQ
Yamato to Truk.
28th army and 25Af to Rabaul

If HK Division has to retreat. Would the unit not be eleminated sine no land connected to Hong Kong????

53 2/15/2025 5:10:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message no delays
52 2/15/2025 5:10:00 PM December 1941 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 4

2
7
8
3


Message from Allies:
XI
10 lrb
5 air
5 lrb
51 2/15/2025 5:09:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message my reinforcements are delayed
over to your for reinforcements
will roll for the 4 units next

50 2/15/2025 4:53:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message i do emergency naval now
then will end turn
I will select ABDA and go first
Prior to that RPs and sub roll
file on end move next
49 2/15/2025 4:51:00 PM December 1941 Allies Message no joy
48 2/15/2025 4:51:00 PM December 1941 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

2


Message from Allies:
Clark Field allied ground
6 AF +3 for amphib assault; your unit is at 1/2 strength
47 2/15/2025 4:51:00 PM December 1941 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

9


Message from Allies:
Clark Field allied ground
6 AF +3 for amphib assault; your unit is at 1/2 strength
46 2/15/2025 4:50:00 PM December 1941 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

1


Message from Allies:
Clark's field A/N counterattack
only affect on 9 roll
45 2/14/2025 9:59:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Boy is that a long turn. Over to your turn/Card play
44 2/14/2025 9:58:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message 23rd AF RTB to Miri
21st and 5th AF to Clark field , Hex 2812
Takato RTB to Miri
43 2/14/2025 9:47:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message return to base phase.
APD at Guam return to truk
Tenryu returns Kwajalein
Both CVL CV rtb to Entiwetok

42 2/14/2025 9:42:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Japan Has +4 to zero so has full hit points but that is insufficient to cause a step loss to the marines. JP 4sn take a step loss and retreats

41 2/14/2025 9:31:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0


Message from Japanese:
Land battle efficiency. No terrain, but +2 for air
40 2/14/2025 9:29:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message 5 + 3 = 8 or full hit points or 14 hit points which destroys 211th fighter unit


39 2/14/2025 9:25:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

5


Message from Japanese:
Air battle efficiency
38 2/14/2025 9:25:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Last Battle is Wake Island. Air battle first
37 2/14/2025 9:08:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Battles for Rabual and Guam automatic victories as Unopposed landings
36 2/14/2025 8:53:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message rolled a 7 for land combat efficiency which is one and a half hit point effect or 14 points which eliminated (M) corps
35 2/14/2025 8:50:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Air is 3 +3 = 6 which is 10 hits points which flips (M) CORPS
34 2/14/2025 8:48:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

3
7


Message from Japanese:
First die for Air/Naval +3

Second die is land battle No die mods (cancelled each other)
33 2/14/2025 8:47:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Battle G; First die for Air battle +3 and second is for land Battle +2 for Naval but -2 for terrain
32 2/14/2025 8:43:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message CVL attacked CA Asia for 10 hit points which flips unit

31 2/14/2025 8:41:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

9


Message from Japanese:
Battle effect for Battle I:
30 2/14/2025 8:38:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message rolled 6 so no effect on SL corps who must now retreat to hex 2912.
29 2/14/2025 8:36:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Japanese:
+2 for air and -2 for terrain in hex 2913. need to get lucky to hit the corps. ( hit points will not eleminate corps. Need 10 points.
28 2/14/2025 8:34:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Critical hit so flips Allied Sl corps. Land attack next.
27 2/14/2025 8:32:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

9


Message from Japanese:
battle efficiency for air attacks. + 3 surprise.
26 2/14/2025 8:31:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Battle hex F: CVL Zuiho attack SL Corps.


25 2/14/2025 8:29:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Allied NL corps was flipped as it took 10 points

I also had 54 hit points halved to 27 hit points. I had 10 points for my CA for a total of 20 hit points which flipped both air units. Same result. Air and land retreat into Manila

24 2/14/2025 8:18:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Rolled a 3 +2 = 5 or full JP 18 Hit points applied. Alliel NL corps retreats to Manila. Allied Reduced air units retreat to Manila. Bad rolls for Japanese.
23 2/14/2025 8:11:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3


Message from Japanese:
Land battle in battle Hex B. 18 to 6 atk factors.
JP +2 for naval, none for air or terrain.
22 2/14/2025 8:09:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message half of 48 attack factors so 24 hit points. FEAF takes 10 hits and 19th AF takes 9 hits. last five points wasted. US air force cannot hurt Japanese air Force units

land attack next




21 2/14/2025 8:04:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0


Message from Japanese:
Attack D: automatic victory. Unopposed JP landing

Attack E: Air battle First. 48 JP atk factors.

rolling for cbt efficiency +3
20 2/14/2025 8:02:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message That was 33 JP cbt factors and Force Z only has 20 defense factors so eliminated

19 2/14/2025 8:01:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message 331 JP combat factors. Force Z only has 20 defense so Force Z destroyed
18 2/14/2025 7:58:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

8


Message from Japanese:
Battle D: JP cbt efficiency.
17 2/14/2025 7:58:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Battle C. Miri. automatic victory. No losses
16 2/14/2025 7:51:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message 4 factors applied but enough to eliminate Hong Kong zdivision.
15 2/14/2025 7:48:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0


Message from Japanese:
Attack A: Surprise attack. -2 result
14 2/14/2025 7:46:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message This is all my Philippines, South Pacific, Wake, Guam, Boreno, Hong Kong and Malaya attacks.

Over for your review. With you r okay I will do attack results
13 2/14/2025 7:44:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message South Pacific
Hex 4017 and activate 3rd Sn and APD Kamikaze and move to Guam, (hex 3414) Battle Hex K

Hex 4017 and activate SS Brigade and CA Aoba and move to Rabaul He 4021. Battle Hex (J)
12 2/14/2025 7:30:00 PM December 1941 Japanese Message Hex 3416: Activate 16th army reduced and use 1Ap and move to Davao hex 2915. Battle He G

Hex 3416 and activate CA Nachi and move to Davao. Hex 2915. Battle hex G

hex 3416 and activate CVL Ryuho and move to 3113 battle. Battle I


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