
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,776
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Attack Vector: Tactical
- 2–8 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7
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Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 is an expansion for Birds of Prey: Air Combat in the Jet Age released in 2024 for 1–8 players, 120–480 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tony Valle and Philip A. Markgraf and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
This exciting new Birds of Prey product features an in-depth analysis of the kinematic performance of the AIM-4 Falcon family, with a focus on the reasoning behind the F-106's Super Falcon missiles. The product also includes all the scenarios and aircraft from the 2023 Birds of Prey Convention, and an account of the event, including the famous Kangaroo Court and call-sign assignments. There is one other extra-special aircraft data card, continuing our series featuring target types. Aircraft included: MiG-27 “Flogger-D” A-10A Thunderbolt II F-17A Cobra Jaguar IM “Shamsher” Sea Harrier FA.2 F-16I Fighting Falcon “Sufa” Mirage 4000 Rafale B (F3-O4T) Jaguar IS “Shamsher” (late DARIN I) Tu-160S “Blackjack-A” —description from the designer
Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 supports 1–8 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 Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 is 120–480 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 Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 for ages 14 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.
Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, 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 Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 are: Tony Valle and Philip A. Markgraf. 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 Birds of Prey: Airbattle RAG 7 as an expansion for Birds of Prey: Air Combat in the Jet Age. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Birds of Prey: Air Combat in the Jet Age to use it. Check that your edition of Birds of Prey: Air Combat in the Jet Age is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.