{"product_id":"gmt-games-seas-of-thunder","title":"GMT Games - Seas of Thunder","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeas of Thunder not only allows players to re-create the Atlantic or Pacific theaters of the war but to see how challenging the entire picture was for their leaders. How do you protect a globe from German raiders? How desperate was it for Britain when France fell and they were left to fight Germany and Italy alone on the high seas? What is the right balance for the Soviet fleet split between for distinct fronts (Baltic, Black Sea, Arctic, and Pacific)? If the Mediterranean force weakens for the allies, where to they draw ships. from? Does Japan strike quickly or play for attrition when they arrive on the halfway point? Will America fight in two fronts, three, or four?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn Seas of Thunder, players will experience the tension of too much sea to cover with too few ships, the frustration of being caught unprepared, or the intensity of a vital stand contesting a high-value sea area. Victory is neither sudden nor guaranteed. In each battle, a flight of Catalinas, the lack of ASW, the improper distribution of air power, or even a missing minesweeper could be the difference between success or failure.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSeas of Thunder is every bit a full-force strategic-level representation of the conflict on the high seas during World War 2. Players have to manage a global disposition of their warships with frequently too much ocean to cover and not nearly enough ships to cover it.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach nation has access to the historical ships that sailed in the conflict. Each country's fleets have advantages and disadvantages that are unique to them.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPONENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 double-sided Game Map (Early War\/Late War)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 Rules booklet\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e2 Combat Sequence Mats\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e14 Port Mats\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e5 countersheets (more than 1400 playing pieces!)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e12 6-sided dice\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loot Hoarder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53183017648496,"sku":"GMT2303","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/3085\/6304\/files\/243613.jpg?v=1768640052","url":"https:\/\/loothoarder.com.au\/products\/gmt-games-seas-of-thunder","provider":"Loot Hoarder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}