- BGG rating
- 8.2
Wings of War: World War 1 – De Havilland D.H.4
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,840
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Wings of War: Deluxe Set
2007
Rules assistance for Wings of War: Deluxe Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Wings of War: Deluxe Set
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Wings of War: Deluxe Set is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Andrea Angiolino and Pier Giorgio Paglia and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
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- 2010
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About the game
Introductory set for Wings of War - Miniatures. The Deluxe Set contains the basic rules, altitude rules, additional rules for bombing/strafing, several extra scenarios, two "A" and one "B" damage decks, a full set of player aids (4 game boards, many counters and 2 rulers) and the following 4 planes (including card, maneuver deck, and stand for each). The first edition of this set has not been released in English. Here are the pilots: Plane Pilot Country Fokker DR. I Manfred von Richthofen Germany Spad XIII Francesco Baracca Italy Sopwith Camel William G. Barker Great Britain Albatros D.Va Ernst Udet Germany A second edition with repainted miniatures is also in English. Here the pilots: Plane Pilot Country Fokker DR. I Manfred von Richthofen Germany Spad XIII Frank Luke Jr. United States of America Sopwith Camel Arthur Roy Brown Great Britain Albatros D.Va Paul Bäumer Germany Part of the Wings of War series Re-Implements: Wings of War See also: Wings of War - Miniatures
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Ubik
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Nexus Editrice
- Giochi Uniti
- Lautapelit.fi
- Mad Man's Magic
Questions and answers
Wings of War: Deluxe Set supports 2–4 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 Wings of War: Deluxe Set is 45 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.
Wings of War: Deluxe Set 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 War: Deluxe Set belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Aviation / Flight. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation. 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 War: Deluxe Set are: Andrea Angiolino and Pier Giorgio Paglia. 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 War: Deluxe Set 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.