Bloody Ridge: Decision
on Guadalcanal, 13 September 1942 (BR
for short) is a purpose-designed solitaire wargame of low complexity simulating
the climactic Japanese night attack of that date. The attacked was aimed at
nothing less than the capture of Henderson Field and the annihilation of the
entire US ground force on the island.
You are on the offensive, commanding the Japanese attack
force that’s attempting to break through the US Marine defense. The rules
system, with your help in handling the mechanics of the process, runs the
Marine defense. You win by exiting one or more Japanese units off the north
edge of the map, or by eliminating the 1st
Marine Division headquarters.
Each game turn of BR
is equal to about two hours of “real time.” Each hexagon represents 125 yards
from side to opposite side. Each unit-counter represents a fire-team, squad, platoon,
company or some other similarly sized ad
hoc grouping of infantry and/or support weapons. The effect of the
historically important off-map USMC field artillery is covered by the
bombardment rules (see section 8.0).
One 22x34” map, 228 counters, designed by Ty Bomba
Scale:
Player: 1
Level: Squad/Platoon
Hex: 125 Yards
