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RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940

RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940

Decision Games (I) · 2009
1–2120–900 min0+ yrs3.3/5 complexity8.1 BGG#1.942 BGG3,2 KKidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940?

The Battle of Britain, 1940 RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is three games in one, on history's greatest air campaign: RAF:LION updates the classic original solitaire game -- you control the RAF against the German raiders.

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The Battle of Britain, 1940

RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is three games in one, on history's greatest air campaign:

RAF:LION updates the classic original solitaire game -- you control the RAF against the German raiders. All systems have been updated to reflect recent scholarship, notably the fatigue and patrol systems. Advanced rules cover late interception, VHF-equipped squadrons and evasion tactics, Ace squadrons, Forward Airfield Targets, Delayed RAF Response and more!

RAF:EAGLE reverses the solo game -- you control the Luftwaffe planning and executing raids against the RAF. Also, you flip the map over for a German perspective on the campaign. Advanced rules include, High Command requirements, deep targets, Jabos and special rules for Ju-87 Stukas.

RAF: 2-PLAYER allows for head-to-head play. A separate German planning display is added to allow the German player to plan his raids in secret. Each game has its own complete rules booklet.

Contents: 176 Die Cut Counters 165 Cards 2 34" x 22" Maps 3 Rule Booklets 2 Player German Planning Board 2 Combat Damage Sheets (Double-Sided) 2 Miscellaneous Player Aids (Double-Sided) 1 Sequence of Play Sheet (Double-Sided) 1 Battle of Britain Historical Guide (reprinted from S&T Magazine #256) 2 6-sided dice Storage Bags

game anatomy
Complexity3.3 / 5
BGG rating8.1 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120–900 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
0+ yrs
BGG rank
#1.942
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RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is a aviation / flight game, for 1–2 players, taking ~120–900 minutes, featuring campaign / battle card driven. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 support?
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 take?
A game of RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 takes about 120–900 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 for?
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940?
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.3 out of 5.
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