How many players is Blue Max?

Blue Max plays with 2–6 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Blue Max take to play?

A game of Blue Max takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Blue Max any good?

Blue Max rates 7.1/10 from 807 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a aviation / flight / wargame game built around critical hits and failures, dice rolling, events.

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Blue Max (1983)

2–6 players · 60 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 60 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 13+ who like aviation / flight games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Blue Max

Light, fast, and highly accessible game of World War One aerial combat.

Aviation / Flight Wargame World War I

Mechanics: Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Template · Designer: Phil Hall, John Harshman

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Blue Max FAQ

How many players is Blue Max?: Blue Max plays with 2–6 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Blue Max take to play?: A game of Blue Max takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Blue Max any good?: Blue Max rates 7.1/10 from 807 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a aviation / flight / wargame game built around critical hits and failures, dice rolling, events.