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"Scratch One Flat Top!"
1995
Rules assistance for "Scratch One Flat Top!"
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20–600 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for "Scratch One Flat Top!"
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
"Scratch One Flat Top!" is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players, 20–600 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Bertram and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
"Scratch One Flat Top!" is an Operational/Tactical level wargame which recreate the Battle of the Coral Sea. Warned by MAGIC of a Japanese plan to land at Port Moresby, Admiral Nimitz sends two precious U.S. fleet carriers and an assortment of escorts to put an end to the long series of Allied disasters and to put a stop to the Japanese juggernaut. Game is double blind, no referee needed
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- 3W (World Wide Wargames)
Questions and answers
"Scratch One Flat Top!" supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for "Scratch One Flat Top!" is 20–600 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists "Scratch One Flat Top!" for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
"Scratch One Flat Top!" has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
"Scratch One Flat Top!" belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of "Scratch One Flat Top!" are: Peter Bertram. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists "Scratch One Flat Top!" as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.