"Flat Top" re-creates the major Battles of the Solomon Seas in this aircraft carrier operations game of World War 2. The game uses a system of hidden movement, which requires a bit of trust for both players. Send out search planes to find enemy task forces while preparing to launch strikes if they are found. Five scenarios are included: "Rings Around Rabaul" covers an American carrier raid on the Japanese base at Rabaul;  "Coral Sea" re-creates the attempted Japanese invasion of Port Moresby; "Eastern Solomons" is where the Japanese must invade Gill-Gill and Guadalcanal; "Santa Cruz" is strictly a carrier versus carrier battle and "Guadalcanal" covers the last serious Japanese attempt to capture the island. High complexity. Originally published by Battleline Publications.

Game components include : Mapboard, 1300 counters, 2 Japanese Operation Charts, 2 Allied Operation Charts, 3 Playing Aid card, 2 Log Sheet pads & Rule book.

Two players. Ages 12 & up. Battleline Publications / Avalon Hill.

Additional info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol. 18 # 6 Revisions, errata & optional rules
Vol. 19 # 6
Vol. 22 # 2
Vol. 26 # 5 Hypothetical scenarios
Vol. 27 # 2

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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