How many players is Whistling Death?

Whistling Death plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Whistling Death take to play?

A game of Whistling Death takes 240 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Whistling Death any good?

Whistling Death rates 8.2/10 from 260 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a aviation / flight / wargame game built around dice rolling, simulation.

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Whistling Death (2003)

1–4 players · 240 min · age 14+ · ★ 8.2 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 240 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Heavy
BGG rating: 8.2/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 14+ who like aviation / flight games — heavy complexity, plays in 240 min.

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About Whistling Death

Whistling Death is the third game in J D Webster's WWII Fighting Wings series, developing the earlier Over the Reich and Achtung Spitfire games. Containing 110 scenarios ranging from flight training (3), introductory air combat (5), air-to air combat (58), air-to-ground (4), air-naval (32), and mission level (8). It features 40 distinctive aircraft and numerous ship types. The only facet of the war in the Pacific missing from this game is ground support. Components: 420 aircr…

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Aviation / Flight Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Simulation · Designer: J. D. Webster

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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Whistling Death FAQ

How many players is Whistling Death?: Whistling Death plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Whistling Death take to play?: A game of Whistling Death takes 240 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Whistling Death any good?: Whistling Death rates 8.2/10 from 260 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a aviation / flight / wargame game built around dice rolling, simulation.