
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,095
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2026

Rules assistance for First in Flight: Pilot Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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First in Flight: Pilot Pack is an expansion for First in Flight released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ben Rosset and Matthew O'Malley and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
Adds 5 New Pilots to your First in Flight adventure: - Amelia Earhart and her special Determination Skill - Clément Ader - Eugene Ballard, his Evasive Maneuver Skills, and a set of Watch Out! Flight Cards - Richard Pearse - Ruth Law Oliver and her Loop the Loop Flight Cards The new pilots can be included into any game of First in Flight to provide additional unique abilities that use cards in new ways. (Requires First in Flight to play)
First in Flight: Pilot Pack supports 1–4 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 First in Flight: Pilot Pack is 45–75 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 First in Flight: Pilot Pack 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.
First in Flight: Pilot Pack 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.
First in Flight: Pilot Pack belongs to these categories: Racing, Industry / Manufacturing, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 First in Flight: Pilot Pack are: Ben Rosset and Matthew O'Malley. 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 First in Flight: Pilot Pack as an expansion for First in Flight. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need First in Flight to use it. Check that your edition of First in Flight is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.