Air Cav (1985)

About this game

Two player tactical level game simulating helicopter combat from 1975 through 1990. Units represent individual vehicles, helicopters and infantry squads. Each game turn represents 2 minutes and each hex represents 100 meters of actual terrain. Two maps included: One represents Middle Eastern terrain, and the other German. Forces represented include the United States, West Germany, Great Britain, Israel, the Soviet Union and Syria.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.9/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.