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Air Superiority

Air Superiority

Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games) · 1987
1–660–240 min12+ yrs3.9/5 complexity6.9 BGG#7.009 BGG1,1 KStrategy
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A complex simulation of "modern" air to air jet combat. Each aircraft type has a card with its vital statistics - max speed, ceiling, turn rate, weapons configurations, fuel, etc, etc.

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A complex simulation of "modern" air to air jet combat. Each aircraft type has a card with its vital statistics - max speed, ceiling, turn rate, weapons configurations, fuel, etc, etc. Each plane and missile is represented on a hex map by a counter. Each hex is 1/3 mile and each turn is 12-15 seconds. Each aircraft also maintains a paper log throughout the game for altitude, weapons usage, throttle setting, speed, etc etc. Each turn aircraft attempt to spot and/or lock on to opposing craft and move into firing position. Radar search, lock on, and damage results are by CRT with 10 sided die. Damage is by level (light, heavy, critical) and cumulative. There are 30+ base aircraft types and all their variants and 30+ different missiles represented in the game charts. Victory is by scenario.

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Complexity3.9 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
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Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
60–240 min
Players
1–6
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#7.009

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Q3How do you play Air Superiority?
Air Superiority is a aviation / flight game, for 1–6 players, taking ~60–240 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Air Superiority — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Air Superiority support?
Air Superiority is played by 1–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Air Superiority take?
A game of Air Superiority takes about 60–240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Air Superiority for?
Air Superiority is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Air Superiority?
Air Superiority has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.9 out of 5.
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