Air Baron

Published 1996

Airlines vie for control of the American skies in this hybrid business/war game. Each turn, the active player decides whether make an investment or, to forgo income for a round and enter Fare Wars. In Fare Wars, players pay and roll dice to take over individual spokes to control major-city hubs. Income is generated by randomly drawing purchased spokes and controlled hubs. When a player, on their turn with no outstanding loans, has a mix of market share and cash on hand that equals or exceeds the winning target (which varies with number of players), that player wins.

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Chit-Pull System Dice Rolling

Categories

Aviation / Flight Economic Territory Building

Designers

Evan Davis (I)

Publishers

Avalon Hill
Air Baron

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.55/5
Year
1996
BGG Rating
6.40
BGG Rank
#6107
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Air Baron supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Air Baron takes about 120 minutes.
Air Baron has a complexity rating of 2.55/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Air Baron is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Air Baron has a rating of 6.40/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 790 ratings. It is ranked #6107 overall.
Air Baron was designed by Evan Davis (I). It was published in 1996.