
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,446
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cloak & Dagger
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1984

1970
Rules assistance for Air Charter
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Air Charter is a board game released in 1970 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
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.
Air Charter supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Air Charter is 45 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 Air Charter 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.
Air Charter has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Air Charter belongs to these categories: Transportation and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 catalogue lists Air Charter 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.