B-17 Flying Fortress Leader

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B-17 Flying Fortress Leader is a thrilling WWII strategic bombing solitaire game that puts you in command of the Eighth Air Force, stationed in England, with the ultimate goal of reducing Germany's ability to wage war. As the leader, you'll be responsible for destroying the Luftwaffe to ensure a successful D-Day landing, while also completing secondary missions to advance the fronts in multiple theaters. You'll have a range of historic Bomber Groups at your disposal, including B-17 Flying Fortresses, B-24 Liberators, and B-26 Marauders, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. As you embark on your campaign, you'll need to navigate the challenges of Luftwaffe controlled airspace, using Fighter Groups composed of iconic planes like the MK VII Spitfire, P-47 Thunderbolt, and P-51 Mustang to protect your bombers. Your groups will gain experience and progress from Newbie to Ace, but may also be reassigned as they gain experience. You'll also have the opportunity to recruit renowned commanders, who bring special skills and tactics to the table, but can also be killed in action. With a range of targets to destroy, from airfields and aircraft factories to U-boat pens and oil refineries, you'll need to use all your skills and strategy to outmaneuver the Luftwaffe and achieve victory. The game features a range of exciting mechanics, including a chit-pull system, hexagon grid, and card drafting, which combine to create a highly immersive and realistic gaming experience. With multiple campaigns to play through, each with its own unique objectives and challenges, you'll be fully engaged for 30 to 120 minutes, depending on your level of involvement. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of board games, B-17 Flying Fortress Leader is an accessible and enjoyable experience, with rules of normal complexity that are easy to learn. So why not take to the skies and experience the thrill of commanding a bomber group in one of the most pivotal moments in history?