# Dixon to Carrier: Scratch One Flattop

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Esteban Fernandez
- **Artists**: Tim Allen
- **Publishers**: Victory Point Games
- **Categories**: Real-time, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Push Your Luck

## Verdict
A fast-paced cooperative adrenaline rush for history buffs!Quick and intenseAccurate historical themeConstant tensionGreat filler gameHeavy reliance on luckMight be too short for someFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Strap into your cockpit, pilot! Dixon to Carrier: Scratch One Flattop is a fast-paced, intense dive into the heart of the Battle of the Coral Sea. The setting? May 1942, as the Japanese Empire thundered relentlessly across the Pacific. Your objective is clear and desperate: locate and sink the Japanese aircraft carrier IJN Shōhō before the situation turns disastrous for the Allies. 

In this cooperative game, you aren't alone in the fight, but one mistake could send everyone to the ocean floor. Each player takes command of one or more Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers, operating from the USS Yorktown. The tension is palpable: you must find the target and ensure a direct hit, but the risks are high. If players lose too many planes or if the USS Yorktown itself is sunk, the Japanese Navy takes the win. 

Featuring mechanics that blend point-to-point movement, dice rolling, and that classic 'push your luck' element that keeps your heart racing, this title is an adrenaline sprint. It's a compact wargame experience, perfect for those wanting to feel the weight of a historical mission without needing an entire afternoon of planning. Will you deliver the decisive blow that changed the course of the war, or will you end up in a watery grave? The choice is yours (and the dice's)!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's quite quick, roughly 20 to 30 minutes!

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! It's a light game, perfect for jumping straight into the action.

### Can I play solo?
Absolutely! It's cooperative, so you can play against the game itself.

### What is the complexity level?
It's a weight 1 game (very light), focused on fun and speed.

### Who would you recommend this to?
For those who love quick wargames or want a thematic war-themed filler.