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Rules assistance for Super Tomcat
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 360 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Super Tomcat
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Super Tomcat is an expansion for Air War: Modern Tactical Air Combat released in 1985 for 1–2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jun Arisaka and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
This is a Japanese original expansion for Air War: Modern Tactical Air Combat published by Hobby Japan. This kit add 52 aircraft, 6 missiles, some optional rules and scenarios. Example Mitsubishi F-1, Northrop F-20, Tu-128 Fiddler, F-14D Super Tomcat, Me-163 Komet etc.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
Questions and answers
Super Tomcat supports 1–2 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 Super Tomcat is 360 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 Super Tomcat 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.
Super Tomcat belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Modern Warfare. 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 Super Tomcat are: Jun Arisaka. 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 Super Tomcat as an expansion for Air War: Modern Tactical Air Combat. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Air War: Modern Tactical Air Combat to use it. Check that your edition of Air War: Modern Tactical Air Combat is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.