Wings of War: Famous Aces
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 20 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.7 / 5
- Year
- 2004
About the game
Wings of War: Famous Aces recreates World War I dogfighting using simple card-based movement and combat. Each player controls a historic ace's plane, secretly choosing maneuver cards and revealing them simultaneously to plot dazzling loops, dives, and turns. Fire cards track damage as pilots jockey for a shot at their rivals. This first WWI set includes five famous plane types flown by legendary aces like von Richthofen and Rickenbacker, and combines with other Wings of War sets for bigger dogfights.
Hobbli's Notes
A brilliantly accessible dogfighting game that turns simultaneous card selection into thrilling aerial chess. It's a fantastic gateway wargame, though the elimination format means it can end early for unlucky pilots.
What we like
- Extremely quick setup and playtime around 20 minutes.
- Simultaneous card-based movement is intuitive to learn.
- Expandable with other Wings of War sets for bigger battles.
- Accessible entry point for players new to wargames.
Keep in mind
- Player elimination can end the game early for some.
- Strategic depth is lighter than dedicated wargames.
- Outcomes can hinge heavily on card draws.
Who it's for
Wargame newcomers, aviation fans, and families, ages 10 and up, best with 2-4 players in a quick session.
