Hunters from the Sky

Published 1994

Hunters from the Sky - The Airborne Assault on the Maleme Airfield, Crete - May 20-23, 1941, is the 6th game in the Tactical Combat Series (TCS) by The Gamers and covers the assault of the Luftlande-SturmRegiment on the New Zealand 5th Brigade to seize the Maleme Airfield. The German attack on Crete was the first large-scale use of airborne forces in history. This was also the first capture of an isolated island without complete command of the seas. Game Scale: Turn: 20 minutes Hex: 125 yards / 114 meters Units: Infantry platoons, individual vehicles Game Inventory: Two 22 x 34" full color maps Three dual-side printed countersheets (2 combat, 1 markers - 840 1/2" counters) One 28-page TCS version 3.1 system rulebook One 16-page Hunters from the Sky game specific rulebook Two 4-page TCS version 3.1 Charts & Tables folders Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: Medium-High Complexity Level: High Players: 1 or more Playing Time: 6-20 hours

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Wargame World War II

Designers

Dean Essig Wig Graves

Publishers

The Gamers
Hunters from the Sky

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.29/5
Year
1994
BGG Rating
6.70
BGG Rank
#11843
Min Age
15+

Frequently Asked Questions

Hunters from the Sky is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Hunters from the Sky takes about 240 minutes.
Hunters from the Sky has a complexity rating of 3.29/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Hunters from the Sky is 15+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Hunters from the Sky has a rating of 6.70/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 131 ratings. It is ranked #11843 overall.
Hunters from the Sky was designed by Dean Essig, Wig Graves. It was published in 1994.