
Flat Top
A game by S. Craig Taylor
2 Players 360 minutes High
Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Hidden Movement, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Multiple Maps, Paper-and-Pencil, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Secret Unit Deployment, Simulation, Variable Set-up
Aviation / Flight, Nautical, Wargame, World War II
Description
Flat Top is a highly complex board game that drops you into the midst of World War II's Solomon Seas battles between the United States and Japan in 1942. With its intricate mechanics and detailed research, this game is perfect for those who love a challenge and are passionate about aviation, nautical, and war games. The game's system covers a wide range of aspects, including weather, air searches, air combat, surface combat, and more, requiring players to plan intensely and think strategically. As a two-player game, Flat Top pits you against an opponent in a battle of wits, with each turn representing one hour and hexes measuring twenty miles. With its massive map and numerous counters, this game is not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to invest the time, it offers a deeply immersive and realistic experience that will keep you engaged for hours on end, with playtime stretching up to 360 minutes.
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