Blue Max: World War I Air Combat
Aviation / Flight · Wargame

Blue Max: World War I Air Combat

In the midst of a tragic war, WWI fighter pilots fought bravely in a modern version of the medieval joust, much like the gallant knights that preceded them. Their survival depended greatly upon not only their skills, but also the quality of their aircraft. Blue Max, the famous game of World War I aerial combat, is back with new graphics and updated rules! In Blue Max, two to six players take the roles of pilots belonging to one of two teams, either the Allies or the Central Powers and aim to shoot down as many enemy planes as possible. With rules that account for altitude, fuel reserves and the maneuverability of your plane, Blue Max places you squarely in the cockpit and you'll need to both master your machine and outwit your foes in order to win. The famous Philip Hall aerial combat game is back with new graphics and updated rules. Components: 1 rule-book, 1 game board (with a map on each side), 6 player screens (3 per team), 18 maneuver charts, 18 plane cards, 144 small size cards, 3 punch boards with 168 cardboard pieces, 60 tracking sheets, 6 custom dice.

2–6 players90 minages 13medium difficulty
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What is Blue Max: World War I Air Combat

In the midst of a tragic war, WWI fighter pilots fought bravely in a modern version of the medieval joust, much like the gallant knights that preceded them. Their survival depended greatly upon not only their skills, but also the quality of their aircraft. Blue Max, the famous game of World War I aerial combat, is back with new graphics and updated rules! In Blue Max, two to six players take the roles of pilots belonging to one of two teams, either the Allies or the Central Powers and aim to shoot down as many enemy planes as possible. With rules that account for altitude, fuel reserves and the maneuverability of your plane, Blue Max places you squarely in the cockpit and you'll need to both master your machine and outwit your foes in order to win. The famous Philip Hall aerial combat game is back with new graphics and updated rules. Components: 1 rule-book, 1 game board (with a map on each side), 6 player screens (3 per team), 18 maneuver charts, 18 plane cards, 144 small size cards, 3 punch boards with 168 cardboard pieces, 60 tracking sheets, 6 custom dice.

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Game details

Players
2–6
Age
+13
Duration
90 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2013
Mechanics
Grid Movement · Hexagon Grid · Simultaneous Action Selection
Categories
Aviation / Flight · Wargame · World War I
Designer
Phil Hall · John Harshman
Publisher
Edge Entertainment · Giochi Uniti · Heidelberger Spieleverlag · Hobby Japan
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mitridates2026
mitridates20268/10
que juego tan genial, superó todas mis expectativas , la mecánica para simular las operaciones es muy bacana, además de que no se comparte información con nadie,( ni siquiera los aliados) le agrega mas tensión al juego, a jugarlo con todas las reglas especiales la próxima vez :)
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How many players is Blue Max: World War I Air Combat for?

Blue Max: World War I Air Combat plays with 2–6 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 90 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 13.

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