Battle of Okinawa

Okinawa 1945 is a strategy board game which takes place on the Pacific Theater during WWII. From Joni Nuutinen: by a wargamer for the wargamers since 2011. Updated on March 2026.

April 1945: You are in command of the American force invading the island of Okinawa, held by the Imperial Japanese Army. Operation Iceberg was one of the major battles of the Pacific War and the largest amphibious assault in the WWII Pacific Theater. The object of the game is to fully conquer this large island as quickly as possible in the middle of Kamikaze attacks against your warships, which are providing supplies to the ground campaign.

The Okinawa campaign has been referred to as the "typhoon of steel and violent wind of steel" because of the fierceness of the fighting, the intensity of Japanese kamikaze attacks, and the numbers of Allied ships and armored vehicles. Japan hoped to make the battle for Okinawa so costly to the American forces that they would not launch an offensive against the Japanese home islands.

"Okinawa was the most costly battle of the war for the Japanese. It was a battle that they could not afford to lose, and they lost it."
- Japanese Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ushijima


FEATURES:
+ Historical accuracy: Campaign mirrors the historical setup of the Operation Iceberg.
+ Long-lasting: Thanks to in-built variation and the game's smart AI technology, each game provides a unique war gaming experience.
+ Competitive: Measure your strategy game skills against others fighting for the Hall of Fame top spots.
+ Customization Options: A wide range of settings allows you to personalize your gaming experience. You can adjust the difficulty level, hexagon size, animation speed, and select your preferred icon set for units (NATO or REAL) and cities (Round, Shield, Square, block of houses). Additionally, you have the freedom to choose what elements are displayed on the map, along with numerous other customizable features.


To emerge as a winning commander in this strategic undertaking, one must master the art of coordinating assaults through two pivotal methods. Firstly, by harnessing the supportive capabilities of adjacent units, it is key to maintain cohesive formations, enabling the acquisition of local superiority on the battlefield. Secondly, relying solely on sheer force is not optimal. Instead, exploiting the opportunity to encircle the Japanese forces and sever their supply lines yields superior outcomes.



"Okinawa was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history. For 82 days, Marines fought hand-to-hand, often in caves and tunnels. The fighting was so fierce that the island was nicknamed 'the Typhoon of Steel.'"
- General Holland M. Smith, USMC