World at War #51: Pacific Battles – Malaya recreates the dramatic Japanese invasion of the Malayan Peninsula and the fall of Singapore, one of the most significant campaigns of World War II. Designed as part of the acclaimed Pacific Battles series, this two-player operational-level wargame captures the sweeping land and air operations that unfolded from December 1941 to February 1942.

• Comprehensive Campaign Coverage: The game encompasses the entire lower peninsula of Malaya and the fortified city of Singapore, detailing the strategic maneuvers, air raids, and defensive stands that defined the campaign’s rapid escalation.
• Two-Player Strategic Conflict: One player commands the Imperial Japanese forces as they push southward through the jungle, while the other leads the Allied defenders — a mix of British, Indian, Australian, and local troops — tasked with delaying the invasion and protecting Singapore, the “Gibraltar of the East.”
• Operational Focus: The Pacific Battles system emphasizes operational planning and coordination between land and air units. Players must balance aggressive advances, defensive countermeasures, and limited resources to achieve their objectives.
• Series Integration: Pacific Battles: Malaya is the fourth title in the series, following Guadalcanal (#23), Nomonhan (#32), and Shanghai (#42), all sharing a compatible rules framework for consistency and cross-play value.

With its combination of historical accuracy and tactical depth, the game allows players to experience both the logistical challenges and command decisions faced by generals on both sides of this pivotal campaign. It captures the rapid Japanese advance, the collapse of Allied defences, and the desperate final stand at Singapore — one of the most consequential moments of the Pacific War.

Game Components & Features:

• 1 x 22x34” full-colour map depicting Malaya and Singapore
• 280 die-cut counters representing land and air units
• Rules covering combined arms operations, air superiority, and supply
• Playable in one to two sessions
• Part of the Pacific Battles wargame series

Scale:
Players: 2
Level: Operational (Land and Air)
Theater: Pacific – Malaya and Singapore Campaign (Dec 1941 – Feb 1942)

World at War #51: Pacific Battles – Malaya offers players a gripping and immersive simulation of the campaign that reshaped the balance of power in Southeast Asia. With its streamlined rules and strategic depth, it delivers an authentic and challenging experience for wargamers and historians alike.

Available now from Milsims Games — Australia’s trusted home for wargames, strategy, and historical simulations for over 50 years. Price-match guarantee and fast shipping from Mont Albert, VIC.

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