- BGG rank
- BGG #8,151
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Dogfight
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1963
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,065
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Dogfight: 1917
2025
Rules assistance for Dogfight: 1917
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dogfight: 1917
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Dogfight: 1917 is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sol Kong and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
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About the game
Join in the fierce battle for the skies above the Western Front! The aerial battlefield of WWI will stretch your tactical acumen to its limits, where a split-second decision can mean the difference between life and death. Fight for survival and glory, and go down in history as one of the greatest pilots of the war! Dogfight: 1917 is a one-on-one game. The game itself is deceptively simple, but victory demands precise positioning and bold maneuvering. On your turn, you’ll perform limited movement by playing one maneuver flight card, carefully selecting your path to gain a tactical advantage. Basic attacks have no cost to use, but can only be performed when you are facing the enemy's backside. This creates the tense and authentic dogfight experience of World War I. Outmaneuver the enemy with your fighter’s unique abilities, and use your pilot’s skills to deliver a decisive blow. With variant rules, up to 4 players can experience the aerial battles of WWI. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Dogfight: 1917 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 Dogfight: 1917 is 30 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 Dogfight: 1917 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.
Dogfight: 1917 has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Dogfight: 1917 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Dogfight: 1917 are: Sol Kong. 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 Dogfight: 1917 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.