Air Charter (1970)

About this game

Designed by John King whilst stationed at RAF Topcliffe, 1970. Players represent competing air-freight companies shuttling cargoes between airfields in northern Australia and S.E. Asia. Movement is basically roll a die and move but (simple) rules for air-lanes, airfield circuits, load sizes and fuel consumption add interest and require some planning. The 'basic' game covers just these aspects. The 'full' game has additional freight rules and players have to compete for cargoes and the important fuel-supply franchises.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.