Pacific War GMT Edition Unboxing

Pacific War unboxing video of the Designer Proof advanced copy.

[@horrido666]

I forgot just how spectacular the production of the GMT version is. I've had my friend's copy of Pacific War on my shelf for 30 years, and despite several attempts was not able to crack that nut. Two of my favorite games are Fields of Fire and ASL so I wasn't intimidated or anything. I just could not grok the Victory Games rules delivery. When GMT's version of Pacific War released last year, I finally able to conquered the rules. Played the game for a couple months, gave it a thorough working over, then moved on like I always do. But now I feel like playing it again. That my friends, is a rare thing in wargaming. The quality of 'making the table' is something I'm constantly searching for, and Pacific War seems to have it.

[@war_gamer]

So very excited for this to start shipping.

[@lewisgoldberg5445]

Happy Birthday, and God bless you, Mr. Herman.

[@kevinpaulson2659]

Thank you Mark! I can’t imagine the total amount of hours/years you have invested in this project over the decades. I’m very excited about this game showing up on my doorstep. Enjoy the holidays and Happy Birthday!

[@mk20336]

Wow, the game look gorgeous! And I appreciate all those smaller scenarios which allow you to gradually get into the system.

[@peterperla1831]

Wow. That is one full box! More filling. Looks great. Can’t wait to get it in my hands.

[@blastpop]

Box looks like the old SPI detergent sized box? Fantastic looking package. so many goodies, could become a Hernia Maker...

[@joeperez3520]

Still have my original. Simply the best system ever designed at simulating the planning and execution of operations in the Pacific.

[@markherman50]

Thanks Joe

[@joeperez3520]

@@markherman50 👍

[@ardwulfslair]

This has not caused me to change the position of Pacific War on my Most Anticipated Games List, where it sits at #1.

[@markherman50]

You will need multiple shows to clip these counters.

[@ardwulfslair]

@@markherman50 Or a helluva marathon stream.

[@socjocognom3573]

10 sheets ... Wow. Tons of clipping incoming. 😍

[@JoshOBryan]

wow, what a treat. another game that i need that wasn't on the radar.

[@zbizek1]

Wow amazing - a masterpiece!

[@Hrodvitnirsson]

Awesome!! Congratulations Mr Herman!

[@michaeloberly6129]

I've had the original since 1990 or so, and it's a grail game for me. This version looks beautiful. Congratulations, Mark.

[@RJLNetwork]

I pre-ordered this game one year ago. Looks like its gonna be worth the wait!

[@YvesRince]

a dream comes true :-) ...played and still playing the VG version. Can't wait to get this!!

[@brianjohnson43]

Wow! 😍Happy birthday to you! Too bad this won't be in our homes for a Christmas present!

[@davidwilkinson7439]

It looks absolutely fantastic - I'm really looking forward to playing it. Congratulations Mark!

[@pm71241]

Ha! ... I like how the maps are made to let you keep reflections even if you don't need plexi ;-)

[@WARdROBEPlaysWWII]

Thank you for doing this Mark

[@johnfriesen2074]

Super excited about this! I have great memories as a kid of watching Tora Tora Tora and Midway with my dad. He's not really a big gamer, but I'm hopeful to convince him to play a few scenarios with me.

[@karlfromthewargame_bootcam7733]

Happy Birthday Mark!

[@WARdROBEPlaysWWII]

Hilarious, “if there are mistakes, blame me and call me an idiot…it happens anyway.” Pretty impressive.

[@robertmoffitt1336]

Great vid, Happy Birthday Mark!

[@Stiglr]

Is that 3" or *gasp* 4 inches thick???? :o There is not only *Thap* Factor with all those booklets, and all those counter sheets .... there's THUD Factor when those maps hit the table!! They look laminated from the back!!! Nice, light breezy game there.... NOT!! There's a ton of stuff in that box for sure!!! Thank YOU, Mark! This looks great!

[@thegrogshed]

Brilliant! It must feel very satisfying to see it, so many years after the original. Unfortunately I didn't buy the new edition as I still have the original version I haven't played yet.

[@mechengineer4life]

Not going to lie, I think paper maps would be better to give more space for counter storage. We almost all put these things under plexiglass to play anyways. Oh well, looks gorgeous. I’ll wait a bit to get until I see if it’s something I can reasonably get to my game table at its current size

[@christopherselman6738]

Ready to get mine now...Good Job Mark

[@x666x34b]

These monster games are a throwback to another time, where people would spend endless hours setting up counters on the map, and arranging player aids in anticipation of a weekend wargaming marathon to enjoy with friends. Although the game looks absolutely *gorgeous* I am wondering how many grognards out there will actually be able to find an opponent. Thanks for the preview of what looks to be one of the definitive games of WW2 in the Pacific. Mark Herman & GMT have created a masterpiece!

[@scottdebrestian9875]

You literally can play against anyone on the planet with an internet connection.

[@georgeratcliffe3591]

Happy Birthday! looking forward to the game.

[@davidbowman5407]

I hope all the air unit research was a great help.

[@joearnold6881]

I have both this and the new edition of Vietnam coming. I ordered them separately, had no idea that they’d be releasing at the same time. GMT bundled them into one shipment. That’s… That’s so much wargame hitting me all at once!

[@michaelcoughlan5727]

Thanks, looks impressive

[@joearnold6881]

I’m wicked excited for this

[@jeffwesevich1239]

I think the P500 price was a little low...

[@428JKJK]

Happy Birthday Mark :)

[@markherman50]

Thank you

[@christopherselman6738]

thank you for mounting the maps

[@The1TruePhlegm]

I drove into New York Tower to pick up a copy of the complete strategist in 1985. Is my most anticipated game of 2022 n

[@robson_monteiro]

Parabéns, mestre!!!!!

[@ronbelcher2707]

Dear Santa.... 'nuff said ! ;) .. except... please !!! ;)

[@uwebech5825]

That is one awesome looking game Mark. Don't know if I'll ever have the cycles for something like this for the larger scenarios but I'll probably end up trying. BZ Sir.

[@Bangy88]

Today it has been charged in my card. I can't wait!

[@pmacgilli]

Gorgeous. What else can I say?

[@mechengineer4life]

Is that a 4” box? That’s the first ever 4” GMT box right?!

[@135Pandemonium]

WOW

[@TheVORDME]

Wow

[@TheThorgarth]

It seems the game actually has one more countersheet (ten) then was announced (which was nine). What exactly was introduced in the form of new counters? Just more Admin counters I reckon.

[@markherman50]

The original was an estimate, it has 10 counter sheets when it was all laid out.

[@hailtothegloryofrome]

9:14 Credits.

[@GreyhawkGrognard]

It kills me that south is at the top of the map.

[@markherman50]

That is incorrect... North is off the right side of the map (north pole) and then its an equal area map that originates from the northern origin point. Mercator maps disorient our view of the sphere that we live on.

[@user-kd5br7sw2s]

Hmm…I agree on the video it sort of looks a bit odd that the text is “upside down” compared to “traditional” map orientation, and that “north” is not, again, the traditional north/south vertical alignment, whereas it appears north is the “bottom right” of the map as it’s shown in this video, so it seems north is more a diagonal alignment of the map. So for me, I picture that I would play this game with me positioned at the “top left” corner (as per the orientation in this video) looking towards the bottom right corner so that I am orientated “properly” (ie.south to north). So no criticism, just an interesting take on the map.