Wings of Glory: WW2 Starter Set (2012)

About this game

Wings of Glory: WW2 Starter Set is a tactical air combat game set in WW2 that uses cards and miniatures. This first set is a complete game that features four airplanes for the WW2 game series: the American P40, the Russian Yak-1, the Japanese Ki-61 and the Italian Re-2001 Falco. Other components include maneuver decks for each airplane and a rule book that includes Basic, Standard and Advanced Rules, Optional Rules, and Scenarios. A full assortment of counters, tokens, rulers, and airplane console boards complete the set, which can be expanded with additional WW2 Airplane Packs to allow for larger battles with different airplanes. Part of the Wings of War series Reimplements: Wings of War: The Dawn of World War II Wings of War: WW2 Deluxe set Wings of War: WW2 Airplane Packs See also: Wings of War: Fire from the Sky

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.6/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.