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Entry # Time Turn Player Card Number Ops Type Entry

104 3/5/2025 9:48:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese 47 3 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 76 2 o hand #76: 2 / Operation Tsurugi: Japan Attacks a B29 Base with Giretsu Airborne unit

Message from Japanese:

100 3/3/2025 5:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese 76 2 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 59 3 o hand #59: 3 / Central Force: Conquest of Borneo

Message from Japanese:

94 3/3/2025 4:46:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese 59 3 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 79 2 o hand #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base

Message from Japanese:

82 2/17/2025 9:02:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese 79 2 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 79 2 o hand #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base

Message from Japanese:

77 2/17/2025 5:50:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese 79 2 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 47 3 o 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 47 3 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

71 2/17/2025 4:23:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies 33 2 m 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 23 2 m discard pile back to deck #23: 2 / PT Boats

Message from Allies:

69 2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies 23 2 y card #23: 2 / PT Boats

Message from Allies:
second random discard

68 2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies 33 2 y 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 4 1 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

7 2/14/2025 6:28:00 PM December 1941 Japanese 2 3 Operations #2: 3 / IAI-Operation No.1: Conquest of SE Asia
Activate: Any units within range of any Japanese HQ. Logistic Value: 20 +6 Total HQ Efficiency Intelligence: Surprise Attack Condtions: A total of 26 units may be activated. If a Japanese naval unit enters a Malaysian coastal hex, Force Z is placed in that hex during reaction movement. (If choice, Allied chooses). No Allied air ZOI during this Offensive, but if not in a battle hex automatically participates in one battle within range. May only Amphibious Assault hexes that are within 5 contiguous water hexes of a Japanese controlled port. AA to Manila/Singapore requires naval escort and each naval unit loses one step prior to battle. May only be played as an event as the second card of the December 1941 game turn. Remove after playing as an event.

OC: 0 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Attack A - JP 17th Army (9-12) atk Allied (3-4)

3 2/14/2025 3:54:00 PM December 1941 Japanese 1 3 Event #1: 3 / Operation Z: Attack on Pearl Harbor
Activate: Hex 3705: CV Akagi, CV Soryu, CV Shokaku, and BB Hiei. Intelligence: Surprise Attack Condtions: These 4 naval units cannot be activated again during this game turn. Naval units may move 18 hexes. Must declare hex 5808 (Oahu) a Battle hex. Allied player does not roll during the AIr Naval Combat Segment and units defend at 1/2 strength. US Political Will marker is moved +8. The US CVs in hexes 5410/5609 cannot be attacked and must conduct post battle movement to 5808. May only be played as an event as the first card of the December 1941 game turn. Remove from play if use as an event.

OC: 0 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
attacking hex 5808. Surprise attack. Rolling for Attacking Battle Strength. +3 for surprise

Next 100 entries

Entry #	Time	Turn	Player	Card Number	Ops	Type	Entry
104	3/5/2025 9:48:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	47	3	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	76	2	o hand	#76: 2 / Operation Tsurugi: Japan Attacks a B29 Base with Giretsu Airborne unit Message from Japanese:
100	3/3/2025 5:11:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	76	2	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	59	3	o hand	#59: 3 / Central Force: Conquest of Borneo Message from Japanese:
94	3/3/2025 4:46:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	59	3	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	79	2	o hand	#79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base Message from Japanese:
82	2/17/2025 9:02:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	79	2	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	79	2	o hand	#79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base Message from Japanese:
77	2/17/2025 5:50:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	79	2	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	47	3	o 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	47	3	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
71	2/17/2025 4:23:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	33	2	m 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	23	2	m discard pile back to deck	#23: 2 / PT Boats Message from Allies:
69	2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	23	2	y card	#23: 2 / PT Boats Message from Allies: second random discard
68	2/17/2025 4:22:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	33	2	y 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	4	1	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
7	2/14/2025 6:28:00 PM	December 1941	Japanese	2	3	Operations	#2: 3 / IAI-Operation No.1: Conquest of SE Asia Activate: Any units within range of any Japanese HQ. Logistic Value: 20 +6 Total HQ Efficiency Intelligence: Surprise Attack Condtions: A total of 26 units may be activated. If a Japanese naval unit enters a Malaysian coastal hex, Force Z is placed in that hex during reaction movement. (If choice, Allied chooses). No Allied air ZOI during this Offensive, but if not in a battle hex automatically participates in one battle within range. May only Amphibious Assault hexes that are within 5 contiguous water hexes of a Japanese controlled port. AA to Manila/Singapore requires naval escort and each naval unit loses one step prior to battle. May only be played as an event as the second card of the December 1941 game turn. Remove after playing as an event. OC: 0 EC: 0 Message from Japanese: Attack A - JP 17th Army (9-12) atk Allied (3-4)
3	2/14/2025 3:54:00 PM	December 1941	Japanese	1	3	Event	#1: 3 / Operation Z: Attack on Pearl Harbor Activate: Hex 3705: CV Akagi, CV Soryu, CV Shokaku, and BB Hiei. Intelligence: Surprise Attack Condtions: These 4 naval units cannot be activated again during this game turn. Naval units may move 18 hexes. Must declare hex 5808 (Oahu) a Battle hex. Allied player does not roll during the AIr Naval Combat Segment and units defend at 1/2 strength. US Political Will marker is moved +8. The US CVs in hexes 5410/5609 cannot be attacked and must conduct post battle movement to 5808. May only be played as an event as the first card of the December 1941 game turn. Remove from play if use as an event. OC: 0 EC: 0 Message from Japanese: attacking hex 5808. Surprise attack. Rolling for Attacking Battle Strength. +3 for surprise