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Richthofen's War (1972)

1–6 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
1–6
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 1–6 players aged 12+ who like aviation / flight games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Richthofen's War

Pioneering hex-and-counter wargame of aerial missions in late World War I.

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Aviation / FlightWargameWorld War I

Mechanics: Hexagon Grid, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Randall C. Reed

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Richthofen's War FAQ

How many players is Richthofen's War?
Richthofen's War plays with 1–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Richthofen's War take to play?
A game of Richthofen's War takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Richthofen's War any good?
Richthofen's War rates 6.0/10 from 846 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a aviation / flight / wargame game built around hexagon grid, simultaneous action selection, variable player powers.