Foxbat & Phantom

Published 1973

Foxbat & Phantom is a simulation of tactical aerial combat in the 1970's. The game is basically a two player game but it can be modified to accommodate any number of players. Each player manipulates his aircraft on a grid which simulates air space. 255 counters. This game places two sides in a jet (era) dogfight. Each player starts with 3 planes, chosen from 14 different types available. One side are the 'Intruders'. the other 'Interceptors'. Each turn represents 30 seconds of real time. There are a variety of missions and you may use whichever aircraft you want, so that you can guage the different performance capabilities of each craft. This is an old-fashioned war game and has been superceded by much more realistic (although also much more complicated) games, but if you like the theme and you want a quick, 'fun' game, this is ideal.

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Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Movement Points Player Elimination Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Variable Set-up

Categories

Aviation / Flight Modern Warfare Wargame

Designers

Jim Dunnigan

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Foxbat & Phantom

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.88/5
Year
1973
BGG Rating
5.06
BGG Rank
#29141
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Foxbat & Phantom is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Foxbat & Phantom takes about 120 minutes.
Foxbat & Phantom has a complexity rating of 2.88/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Foxbat & Phantom is 12+.
Foxbat & Phantom has a rating of 5.06/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 132 ratings. It is ranked #29141 overall.
Foxbat & Phantom was designed by Jim Dunnigan. It was published in 1973.