Air Force
Published 1976
A tactical simulation of air combat over the Europe during WWII. Each player controls one or more aircraft represented on the board with one counter per plane. A card contains all the relevant maneuverability, speed, and weaponry data. Each plane is also has a log column containing ammo records, damage records, moves, altitude, speed, and attitude. All movement is pre-plotted and then executed on the board simultaneously. Hits are determined based on relative facing, range, and gunnery factors and are rolled on a CRT. Damage is scored against various components (wing, fuselage, engine, etc). Rules are also included for air-to-ground combat. Victory is by scenario.
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Game Info
- Players
- 1-2 Players
- Time
- 1 hours
- Weight
- Medium — 3.25/5
- Year
- 1976
- BGG Rating
- 6.50
- BGG Rank
- #5814
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Force supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Air Force takes about 60 minutes.
Air Force has a complexity rating of 3.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Air Force is 12+.
Air Force has a rating of 6.50/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 777 ratings. It is ranked #5814 overall.
Air Force was designed by S. Craig Taylor. It was published in 1976.