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Le Temps des As
2014
Rules assistance for Le Temps des As
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Le Temps des As
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Le Temps des As is a board game released in 2014 for 1–4 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Patrick Ruestchmann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Action Points.
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About the game
Fast & Furious dogfights during the Great War. Le Temps des As (Age of Aces) is a tactical game featuring aerial combats from 1917-1918 during World War One. The system allows dogfights with several aircrafts in a reduced game time, with minimal markings on the map and requiring no pre-plotting or card play. The game focuses on dogfights and features rules for bombing and balloon-busting. Le Temps des As (Age of Aces) can be played solo or with 2 or more players. The updated version with new map, aircrafts, ships is Le Temps des As II (Age of Aces II)
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Questions and answers
Le Temps des As 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 Le Temps des As is 30–90 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 Le Temps des As 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.
Le Temps des As has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Le Temps des As belongs to these categories: Wargame, Aviation / Flight, and World War I. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Action Points. 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 Le Temps des As are: Patrick Ruestchmann. 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 Le Temps des As 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.