Saipan: The Bloody Rock Package contents: - 2 x Maps - 6 x Countersheets - 1 x Series rulebook - 1 x Game specific rulebook - 7 x Player aids, charts, tables cards - 2 x Ten-sided Dice - 1 x Full-color box and lid set Product Code: CPA 1041 Package Info: The decision to invade The Marianas (of which Saipan is a part) was not an easy one. General MacArthur still favored the more westerly route through the Philippines and had support amongst the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It took several conferences and nearly a year before the decision was made. There were several reasons that the Americans finally decided to invade the Marianas: Firstly, it was the most direct route to Japan. Secondly, they could base B29 bombers there which could bomb Tokyo. Thirdly, Saipan would be the first piece of prewar Japanese soil taken during the war. Lastly, the American planners hoped that they could draw the Japanese fleet into a decisive engagement. For all these reasons, a battle for the Marianas was inevitable. - Games may require assembly or preparation before play. - Any scenery, paint, or glue not included. Compass Games and Compass Games tabletop games.