Ace of Aces

Handy Rotary Series

A game by Doug Kaufman, Alfred Leonardi

2 Players 20 minutes Low

Paper-and-Pencil, Simulation, Simultaneous Action Selection

Aviation / Flight, Book, Wargame, World War I

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready for a thrilling dogfight with Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Series, a classic game from 1980. Designed by Doug Kaufman and Alfred Leonardi, this game simulates a World War I aerial combat between two players. Each player has a unique book that shows what they see from their cockpit, and they must simultaneously select a maneuver, such as banking left or performing a barrel roll. The game is easy to learn, and a typical play session lasts around 20 minutes. Players take turns selecting maneuvers and cross-referencing the results in their books, trying to get their opponent in their sights and shoot them down. With simple rules and quick gameplay, Ace of Aces: Handy Rotary Series is a fun and immersive experience that will keep you coming back for more.