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Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944
1982
Rules assistance for Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
Rules assistant for Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944
For 2 players
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Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 is a board game released in 1982 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by S. Craig Taylor and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Bomber recreates in game form the most decisive air battles fought in Europe during WWII. The game covers the major plane types used in the actual battles and all the key elements of the actual events. Bomber is basically a two player game although multiple subordinate commanders can be used on both sides. Different scenarios are provided in the rules in order to allow a great variety of games to be played using the game rules. THe most important information about the battles are provided in the game cards. Each hex on the map board is roughly 40 miles long. Each strength represents 8 to twelve planes( average of 10) in flying condition Each turn represents half an hour of actual time. The game is played in turns.The game turn can not exceed 33. Each turn is divided into phases which must be performed in a specific order. Some of those phases are further divided into steps: 1)The plane readiness phase 2)The initiative roll phase 3A)The Landing Step 3B)The normal movement step 3C)The take off step 4)The First side combat phase 4A)The air combat step 4B)The Flak combat step 4C)The bombing Combat step 5)The second side movement phase 6)The second side combat phase 7)The turn record phase After a game ends after 33 turns have been played. Victory points that can be gained throughout the game are then counted and the person with the more VP wins. This occurs only if both players still have units at the end of a phase.
Questions and answers
Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 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 Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 is 90 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 Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 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.
Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 are: S. Craig Taylor. 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 Bomber: A Game of Daylight Bombing of Europe, 1943-1944 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.