Wings of War: Deluxe Set

Wings of War: Deluxe Set

Aviation / FlightCard GameWargame
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
45 min
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.0 / 5
Year
2007

About the game

Wings of War: Deluxe Set is an introductory package for the WWI aerial dogfighting series, putting 2-4 players in command of historic fighter planes flown by real aces like Manfred von Richthofen. Players secretly select maneuver cards to plot movement, then reveal them simultaneously, creating tense simultaneous-action dogfights. The set includes full rules, altitude and bombing/strafing options, several scenarios, and four ready-to-fly planes with their pilot cards. It's an accessible, tactile way to relive early aviation combat.

Hobbli's Notes

This deluxe starter captures the drama of WWI dogfights with a wonderfully tactile card-based maneuver system that's easy to teach. Watching planes bank, climb, and collide in mid-air using simple card programming is immensely satisfying. It scales nicely from quick duels to larger multiplayer furballs with more sets. It's a great entry point for anyone curious about lightweight tactical wargaming.

What we like

  • Simultaneous maneuver-card system feels intuitive and tense.
  • Comes complete with four planes, boards, and scenarios to start playing.
  • Historical WWI aces add flavor to the tactical gameplay.
  • Scales well and expands easily with more sets.

Keep in mind

  • Player elimination can leave downed pilots waiting.
  • First edition components not available in English.
  • Table space needed grows quickly with more planes in play.

Who it's for

Ideal for casual wargamers and history fans wanting an accessible tactical dogfighting game for 2-4 players.

Mechanics

Action QueuePlayer EliminationSimulationSimultaneous Action Selection

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