Pacific Theatre includes many new components, most of which are governed by both new and old rules. All components provided in this expansion follow the standard TOI rules unless otherwise stated. All new rules for these components are described in the sections that follow.
The sections that follow are modular in nature. Each different rule section can be applied to a given scenario independently of all the others. In this way, players can decide which rules are best suited for their own scenarios.
PACIFIC MAP BOARDS
The fifteen pacific map boards featured in this expansion are used in the scenarios provided in this book. While they share many of the same terrain types as the original Tide of Iron, the boards appear visually different. Also, there are a few new terrain types which are described in detail below. Note that all previously used terrain types, overlays, and fortifications function exactly the same as their counterparts in the main TOI game.
MAP OVERLAY TILES
New map overlay tiles are provided for use in the Pacific theatre scenarios. These overlays include a large variety of different terrain. As with the overlay tiles provided in the main game, these new overlays are placed on top of the map boards, adding to or altering their terrain features.
Dense Jungle
Blocking Terrain: No
Movement cost squads: 3
Movement cost vehicles: impassable
Cover: 3
Advanced optional rule
Tree bursts: when a squad inside a dense jungle hex is attacked by an area attack, it loses 2 cover.
THE JAPANESE FORCES
The most significant addition in Pacific Theatre expansion is the inclusion of Japanese forces as a playable army. While many of their units are similar to their American and German counterparts, the Japanese also receive several unique tank types.
In addition to their plastic pieces, the Japanese also receive nationspecific tokens and strategy cards. All Japanese pieces can be identified by their light red nation color.
It is also important to note that the Japanese and German were allies during World War II and in case of a lack of specific miniatures they can be safely replaced with German counterparts.
Certain scenarios assign German vehicles to the Japanese. These are considered to be Japanese units.
Japanese Units
All Japanese units function just like their German counterparts and are summarized on the unit reference sheet.
NEW AMERICAN UNITS
This expansion introduces some new American vehicles: Landing Crafts.
These new unit types are used in the included scenarios and can be used by players when creating their own scenarios. The capabilities for all new units can be found on the new unit reference sheets.
NEW STRATEGY CARDS
Two new strategy decks are included in this expansion. Each scenario describes which strategy decks are available to each nation. Players should also feel free to use these new decks when creating their own scenarios.
• USA Marine Corps Deck
• Japanese Imperial Army Deck
NEW SPECIALIZATION TOKEN
One new type of specialization token is included in this expansion. The rules for using this new token is as follows:
Devil Dogs
Dogs were widely used with success in the Pacific especially by the Raiders.
Stealth: This squad cannot be attacked from long range.
Explorer: This squad can detect concealed enemies at range 2 (instead of normal range 1). Detected units bocome visible and have to remove concealed marker immediately.
Sentry: This squad receive +5 cover and +2 firepower while defending vs an Assault action.
OPTIONAL RULES
Next Wave Added Kickstarter bonus booklet contained several rule changes that could be freely added to existing scenarios.
In this expansion you will also find a collection of 14 cards containing just all the additional rules at your disposal.
Feel free to apply them to your games.
See details here: Optional Rules.
