
Ace of Aces: Wingleader – Expansion Pack 1
- 2 players
- 2025

1988
Rules assistance for Ace of Aces: Wingleader
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Ace of Aces: Wingleader is a board game released in 1988 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alfred Leonardi and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Simulation.
Another game in the Ace of Aces series, this one focuses on WWII fighter combat. 24 fighters (including the Me-262 jet) are modeled in the game. Illustrations are of the P-51D and FW-190A. Aircraft cards included in the original set: ME-109E ME-109F ME-262-A FW-190-A8 Spitfire 1 Hurricne 1 Tempest 5 MC-200 Saetta MC 202 Folgore Ki-27 "Nate" A6M2 Reisen "Zeke"/Zero Ki-61 Hein "Tony" Ki-84 Hayate "Frank" N1K1-j Shinden "George" F2A-3 Buffalo P-40C Tomahawk F4F-4 Wildcat F4U1 Corsair P38-J Lightning P-47D Thunderbolt P-51D Mustang LaGG-3 MiG-3 Yak-3
Ace of Aces: Wingleader 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: Wingleader 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: Wingleader for ages 10 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: Wingleader 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: Wingleader belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection 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: Wingleader 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: Wingleader 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.