Overview

Combat Commander: Pacific is the standalone sequel to Combat Commander: Europe, shifting focus to the Pacific and Asian theaters of World War II. One player commands the Japanese forces while the other leads the Allies (America, Pacific Commonwealth, or China). The game uses the same card-driven system as CC:E but adds rules for Pacific-specific elements: caves, banzai charges, starshells, infiltration, and more.

Components

• Hex map sheets (Pacific theater scenarios)
• Fate card decks (Japanese, American, Pacific, Chinese)
• Unit counters (leaders, squads, teams, weapons)
• Objective markers
• Time track, VP track
• Terrain overlays (caves, bunkers, beaches)
• Status markers

Setup

Same as CC: Europe - select scenario, set up map, deal starting hands, place units and objectives.

Turn Structure

Identical to CC: Europe: card-driven initiative system where the active player plays Fate cards for orders and actions.

Actions

All CC: Europe orders (Move, Fire, Advance, Rout, Recover, Artillery) plus Pacific-specific additions:

New Action	Effect
Banzai Charge	Japanese units make a mass advance into melee with combat bonuses
Infiltration	Japanese units move stealthily through enemy positions
Cave Defense	Japanese units enter caves, gaining strong defensive positions
Starshell	Illuminate the battlefield at night to enable fire attacks
Amphibious Landing	Allied units arrive from off-board by sea

Scoring / Victory Conditions

Same VP-based system as CC: Europe. VP from eliminating units, controlling objectives, and events. Game ends on time track or overwhelming VP advantage.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• Japanese special rules: Banzai charges give melee bonuses; Japanese units have “Bushido” preventing voluntary rout.
• Caves: Japanese units can hide in caves, making them extremely difficult to dislodge.
• Night scenarios: Reduced visibility; starshells required to fire at distance.
• Amphibious assaults: Special setup rules for beach landings.
• Elites: Some units are elite quality with enhanced stats.
• The Japanese deck favors close combat; the American deck favors firepower.
• Hidden Units (HIP): Some scenarios allow units to be placed face-down until revealed.
• All core CC:E rules apply unless specifically modified by Pacific rules.

Player Reference

Faction	Key Strength
Japanese	Melee (Banzai), caves, infiltration
American	Firepower, artillery, air support
Pacific Commonwealth	Balanced
Chinese	Numbers, guerrilla tactics