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Wings of War: The Dawn of World War II
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Wings of War: WW2 Deluxe set
2009
Rules assistance for Wings of War: WW2 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
- 8+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Wings of War: WW2 Deluxe set
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Wings of War: WW2 Deluxe set is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrea Angiolino and Pier Giorgio Paglia and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
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About the game
Introductory set for Wings of War - WW2 Miniatures. The Deluxe Set contains the basic rules, altitude rules, additional scenario rules, several extra scenarios, A B C & D damage tokens, 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). Plane Pilot Country Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I Pilot Officer Alan Wright Royal Air Force - UK Grumman FM-1 Wildcat Lieutenant (junior grade) Earl H. Steiger United States Marine Corps - USA Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 Feldwebel Erhardt Pankratz Luftwaffe - Germany Mitsubishi A6M2 Reisen Kokutaicho Iyozo Fujita Dai-Nippon Teikoku Kaigun Koku Hombu - Japan Part of the Wings of War series Re-Implements: Wings of War - The Dawn of World War II Re-Implemented by: Wings of Glory: WW2 Starter Set See also: Wings of War - WW2 Miniatures
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Hobby Japan
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Nexus Editrice
- Runadrake
- Mad Man's Magic
Questions and answers
Wings of War: WW2 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: WW2 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.
The catalogue lists Wings of War: WW2 Deluxe set for ages 8 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: WW2 Deluxe set has a complexity rating of 2.4 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: WW2 Deluxe set belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Miniatures. 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: WW2 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: WW2 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.