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Rules assistance for Fighting the Phoenix
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 60–240 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Fighting the Phoenix
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Fighting the Phoenix is an expansion for Check Your 6! Jet Age released in 2023 for 2–8 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by C. B. Stevens and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Recreates the air battles of the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988. It follows the trajectory of the was as new systems and tactics evolved. From the opening stages with Iraqi MIGs vs Iranian American made aircraft such as F-4s and F-14 Tomcats. As the war progressed both the Iranians and Iraqis acquired new modern aircraft such as the Mirage F-1 and the MiG-29. The book covers 9 campaigns over the eight year span and includes clashes outside the direct conflict with engagements by American and Saudi forces. Also new or updated data on 30 aircraft involved in the conflict.
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Questions and answers
Fighting the Phoenix supports 2–8 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 Fighting the Phoenix is 60–240 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 Fighting the Phoenix 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.
Fighting the Phoenix belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Fighting the Phoenix are: C. B. Stevens. 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 Fighting the Phoenix as an expansion for Check Your 6! Jet Age. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Check Your 6! Jet Age to use it. Check that your edition of Check Your 6! Jet Age is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.