"Midway" re-creates the battle which marked the turning point of the war in the Pacific. Players move their ships across their own board while searching for the other player's ships. Located ships are attacked by planes from a player's carriers or Midway Island. The hidden movement system covers both ships and planes, which makes for constant intensity. The Japanese have more planes but the burden falls on them as they also must invade Midway Island. The Americans must defend as long as possible while destroying as many Japanese ships as possible.

The game was later updated and revised in 1992, commemorating the 50th Anniversary. This was another game in the "Smithsonian Institution American History Series" (the others are: "Gettysburg", "Battle Of The Bulge", "D-Day", "Guadalcanal" and "Mustangs"). It was streamlined and changed to appeal to a broader audience and generally served as an Introductory Game.

There was also made available a "Coral Sea" Variant with Map Set & Counters, plus a "Wargamer's Guide to Midway" booklet for the original version.

Game components include (1964 version) : Search board w/ Screen, Battleboard, 2 cardboard Counter trays, 40 large Counters, 195 small Counters, Hit Record pad, Die & 24-page Battle Manual. (Note: later versions had 2 Search boards & no Screen).

Game components include (1990s version) : Battleboard, Counters / Markers, 2 Search boards w/ Screen, 2 Operations cards, 2 ten-sided Dice, Basic Rules sheet & Battle Manual.

Two players. Ages 12 & up. Avalon Hill from 1964 originally.

Additional info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol. 1 # 3
Vol. 2 # 2
Vol. 3 # 3 and # 6
Vol. 4 # 2, # 4 and # 5
Vol. 6 # 2
Vol. 8 # 6
Vol. 9 # 3 and # 4
Vol. 10 # 2
Vol. 10 # 3
Vol. 15 # 5
Vol. 18 # 6
Vol. 28 # 5 "Midway" / "Guadalcanal" Scenarios, Variants & Map
Vol. 28 # 6 "Midway" / "Guadalcanal" Counters for above
NOTE: To play the above, one must own both "Midway" and "Guadalcanal" since parts are needed from both games.

There was also a computer game by Avalon Hill, "Midway Campaign", although there was no direct connection to the board game version.

An important note regarding Avalon Hill games - It was not unusual for Avalon Hill to re-publish most of their games with 2nd, 3rd or more Editions. Sometimes the game components changed, sometimes they didn't. If your game components do not correspond exactly with what is listed, do not despair. You may just have to do a little more checking to insure its completeness.
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