
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,705
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Wings of War: Famous Aces
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2004

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Wings of War: Flight of the Giants is an expansion for Wings of War: Burning Drachens released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Andrea Angiolino and Pier Giorgio Paglia and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
This new set of "Wings of War" introduces the large multi-engine bombers of the First World War. The huge Zeppelin Staakens and the Gothas that bombed London, the Caproni Ca3s used by Italian and French air services on several fronts, the Handley Page O/400 used by British and Australian air forces as a strategic bomber but also in support of Lawrence of Arabia, the huge seaplanes hunting submarines and dirigibles over and under the North Sea and even more. The expansion kit is not independent: a basic box is needed among Wings of War: Famous Aces, Wings of War: Watch Your Back! or Wings of War: Burning Drachens. Rules and materials from Wings of War: Deluxe Set are also enough to play, but this expansion does not include miniatures. Part of the Wings of War series Expanded by: Wings of War: Famous Aces Wings of War: Watch Your Back! Wings of War: Burning Drachens Wings of War: Recon Patrol Booster Pack Wings of War: Top Fighters Booster Pack Wings of War: Dogfight Booster Pack Wings of War: Immelmann Booster Pack Re-Implemented by: Wings of Glory: WW1 Special Packs
Wings of War: Flight of the Giants 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: Flight of the Giants 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.
The catalogue lists Wings of War: Flight of the Giants 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 War: Flight of the Giants has a complexity rating of 2.3 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: Flight of the Giants belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Expansion for Base-game. 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: Flight of the Giants 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: Flight of the Giants as an expansion for Wings of War: Burning Drachens. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wings of War: Burning Drachens to use it. Check that your edition of Wings of War: Burning Drachens is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.