From the back of the book; Introduction to Star Fleet Battles is a complete game, but is also the gateway to all the excitement which is Game: Star Fleet Battles. User Description The aim of this book is to introduce a new player to the complex game system of Game: Star Fleet Battles, but it can be used as a complete game in itself. It takes the reader slowly through the rules by small scenarios and adding more rules to the game in each scenario played. The game is played on a fold-out A1 hex map with die-cut playing starship pieces. Each scenario has its own goal for each player to win the game. The scenarios in the book start off with solo player games like piloting a starship through an asteroid belt, then later with two-player battle game scenarios. Included with Introduction to Star Fleet Battles; Step-by-Step Instructions. 54 Die-Cut Playing Pieces. Game Map. Re-implemented by Star Fleet Battles Cadet Training Manual