- BGG rating
- 7.6
Planes in Flames
1992
Rules assistance for Planes in Flames
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.3/5
Rules assistant for Planes in Flames
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Planes in Flames is a board game expansion released in 1992 for 2–6 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Harry Rowland and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
About the game
(ADG’s description: ) Planes in Flames (PiF) includes every aircraft in World War II in spectacular detail including their historical full-colour camouflage patterns. Not only including the work horses of the war such as the Stukas, Spitfires and Thunderbolts, Planes in Flames also includes the esoteric (e.g. the Kikka and the MBR-2) as well as the improbables (e.g. the Go-229 bat and J7W1 Shinden) amongst many many others. Planes in Flames includes 600 counters, rules and charts that turn World in Flames from a great to an unforgettable experience.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Australian Design Group
Questions and answers
Planes in Flames supports 2–6 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 Planes in Flames is 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 Planes in Flames 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.
Planes in Flames has a complexity rating of 4.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Planes in Flames belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Planes in Flames are: Harry Rowland. 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 Planes in Flames as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.