Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal: Pacific War Naval Warfare (2020)

A good first choice for learning how a search report becomes a carrier decision. Turn-based naval-air operations let you weigh progressive intelligence, aircraft reach and the cost of launching before the enemy's position is clear. Its guided opening helps explain the hex map, and the publisher estimates roughly one to three hours per game. Start with a base-game scenario before adding expansions: extra submarine rules and Advanced Fog of War are separate purchases. Choose it for a contained battle rather than managing an entire navy's construction.