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Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918 cover
2023BGG rank #6,611

Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918

by Gregory M. Smith, Ian B. Cooper · Compass Games

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Players1
Time120–180m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918?

Western Front Ace is a solitaire, tactical air war game covering air operations in the Western and Italian fronts during WWI. Players control an aircraft from one of seven different nations represented, with options to upgrade to better aircraft as the war progresses. You will manage individual aircraft, weapons systems, specific crew members, and ammunition over missions representing 3-4 days per turn.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area MovementCampaign / Battle Card DrivenRole PlayingSolo / Solitaire GameVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

Aviation / FlightWargameWorld War I

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