- BGG rank
- BGG #3,230
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Series
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1980
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,494
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition
1986
Rules assistance for Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition is a board game released in 1986 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alfred Leonardi and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Paper-and-Pencil, and Simulation.
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About the game
The Handy Rotary Deluxe edition was a revision of the original Handy Rotary Series game book set. The Deluxe Edition came in a bookcase style box rather than a slipcase. The game books use photographs of actual aircraft (the Fokker DrI and Sopwith Camel) to depict the view from your cockpit. The Deluxe Edition rules are printed in a separate rulebook rather than being squeezed into the game books as in prior editions. Three levels of complexity are offered: Introductory, Standard and Advanced. There are also rules for a Campaign game. Card stock game cards with aircraft silhouettes serve as play aids - these reflect the capabilities of different aircraft and aces who flew them.
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Designers
Publishers
- Gallimard
- Chessex
- Nova Game Designs
- SoftBank Corp.
- Emithill Ltd.
Questions and answers
Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition belongs to these categories: Wargame, Aviation / Flight, and World War I. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Paper-and-Pencil, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition are: Alfred Leonardi. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Deluxe Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.