Air Assault on Crete / Invasion of Malta

1942

A game by Randall C. Reed, Vance von Borries, Randall C. Reed

2 Players 240 minutes Medium

Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid

Aviation / Flight, Wargame, World War II

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready for a thrilling airborne invasion experience with Air Assault on Crete / Invasion of Malta: 1942, a classic board game from 1977. This epic game simulates the first totally airborne invasion in history, where German forces overwhelmed the Allied survivors of the Greek Campaign. As a strategic, battalion-level game, players will engage in traditional turn sequencing, including air missions, bombardment, movement, and combat. With a playtime of 240 minutes, this game is designed for 2 players who are familiar with board games, as the rules are of normal complexity. The game features dice rolling and a hexagon grid, making it a fun and challenging experience for fans of aviation, wargames, and World War II history. The package also includes a bonus game, Invasion of Malta: 1942, which recreates a hypothetical invasion, offering even more hours of exciting gameplay.