Sopwith

Published 1978

A simple, fast-playing and very enjoyable game of World War I aerial dogfighting. The board is hexagonal, and up to 6 players may play at once. You have your own airstrip, to which you can return for repairs and ammunition reload; however, their approach is severely constrained, leaving you vulnerable to other players awaiting to pounce on you. Each player simultaneously selects which way he'll fly, and later on the bullets rip through the air. Clouds complicate maneuvers somewhat. Similar to Blue Max but a lot simpler. The game was originally published by Gametime Games. A second edition was published (apparently by the designer) under the company name "Gamer."

Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Programmed Movement Simultaneous Action Selection

Categories

Aviation / Flight Wargame World War I

Designers

David Dyer

Publishers

Gamer Gametime Games
Sopwith

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.75/5
Year
1978
BGG Rating
6.73
BGG Rank
#12520
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Sopwith supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Sopwith takes about 60 minutes.
Sopwith has a complexity rating of 1.75/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Sopwith is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Sopwith has a rating of 6.73/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 124 ratings. It is ranked #12520 overall.
Sopwith was designed by David Dyer. It was published in 1978.