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2015BGG rank #5,991

Wings for the Baron (Second Edition)

by Dave Townsend · Victory Point Games

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Players3–5
Time30–60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age13+

About the game

What is Wings for the Baron (Second Edition)?

It is 1916, and the First World War continues with no end in sight. With the war a bloody stalemate on the ground, the combatants have turned to their developing air forces to achieve victory. Wings for the Baron allows 1-5 players to take the role of German aeroplane manufacturers, supplying the machines needed to drive the Allied air forces from the skies and ensure German victory. Compared to the first edition it features expanded and streamlined rules, a fifth player, an advanced game featuring reconnaissance and bomber aeroplane development.

How it plays

Mechanics

EventsHand ManagementSimultaneous Action SelectionTech Trees / Tech TracksVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

Aviation / FlightIndustry / ManufacturingWorld War I

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Wings for the Baron (Second Edition)?
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