Tokyo Express

Published 1988

Tokyo Express is a solitaire and two-player simulation of the night naval battles off Guadalcanal. In the solitaire version, you command the US fleet, awaiting the emergence of the Tokyo Express from the darkness. You group your ships into formations, assigning them orders, and select the targets to attack with torpedoes and guns. Simple mechanisms control Japanese maneuvers and target assignments in a realistic manner. You never know when combat will occur until the explosion of torpedo salvos signals the presence of Japanese forces who detected you first and made their surprise attacks. The two-player version modifies the solitaire game and pits players against each other in an exciting recreation of World War II naval combat. Tokyo Express is graduated in complexity to help you learn the rules as you play.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Nautical Wargame World War II

Designers

Jon Southard

Publishers

Victory Games (I)
Tokyo Express

Game Info

Players
1-2 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Medium-Heavy — 4.03/5
Year
1988
BGG Rating
7.31
BGG Rank
#5641
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Tokyo Express supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Tokyo Express takes about 180 minutes.
Tokyo Express has a complexity rating of 4.03/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Tokyo Express is 12+.
Tokyo Express has a rating of 7.31/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 385 ratings. It is ranked #5641 overall.
Tokyo Express was designed by Jon Southard. It was published in 1988.