
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,982
- BGG rating
- 8.1
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940
- 1–2 players
- 120–900 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2009

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Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead is an expansion for Rise of the Luftwaffe released in 2000 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Greg Leon Guerrero and its main mechanics are Simulation and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
An add-on to the Rise of the Luftwaffe series, depicts the battle for the Kuban Bridgehead, over the river Kuban, it was the last German holding in the Caucasus. This module is found in RBM/GMT's C3i Magazine Nr #11 and is available for download from here. Expands: Rise of the Luftwaffe
Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead 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 Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead 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 Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead 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.
Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Simulation and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead are: Greg Leon Guerrero. 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 Down In Flames: Kuban Bridgehead as an expansion for Rise of the Luftwaffe. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rise of the Luftwaffe to use it. Check that your edition of Rise of the Luftwaffe is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.