
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,200
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion
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Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion is an expansion for Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes released in 2018 for 1–99 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello, and Andrea Angiolino and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
This is an expansion for Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes including all Kickstarter stretch goals. Allows tripod vs. tripod combat, solo play, combat against WWII planes (you will need Wings of Glory WWII miniatures) Includes the following miniatures (with their cards): Mk. I "Locust" Mk. II "Scarab" Mk. III "Squid" Mk. IV "Cuttlefish" Navarre's Nieuport 16 Von Richtofen's Fokker Dr.1 Weber's Albatros D.V Kissenert's Sopwith Camel Fonck's Spad XIII Accessories: Rules for all accessories and stretch goals Additional Counter Set Additional damage decks WWII Counter set (x2) Game mat Mini posters Deck holders Sword&Sorcery Scroll Cards Sword&Sorcery Enemy Cards Additional damage decks WWII damage chit bags Extra energy cubes
Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion supports 1–99 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 Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion is 60 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 Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion 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.
Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion 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.
Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion are: Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello, and Andrea Angiolino. 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 Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes – Invasion as an expansion for Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes to use it. Check that your edition of Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.