Board game, The Air-Eaters Strike Back!

The Air-Eaters Strike Back!


  A board game by Keith Gross

1-5 1-5

 180 minutes   Medium 

  Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Simulation, Hexagon Grid

  Science Fiction, Wargame

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Description

Get ready for an epic battle in The Air-Eaters Strike Back, a classic science fiction wargame from 1981 designed by Keith Gross. This game is all about strategy and simulation, where you'll navigate a hexagon grid and engage in dice rolling to outmaneuver your opponents. With a playtime of 180 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the game's intricate mechanics, which include production, technology, teleportation, combat, and movement. The game is designed for 1 to 5 players, so you can team up with friends or go solo, and its normal complexity level makes it accessible to anyone familiar with board games. In The Air-Eaters Strike Back, the aliens are back, and this time they're invading the entire inner solar system. You'll use 240 counters to represent a variety of space- and ground-based units, and battle it out on maps of planets like Mercury, Earth, and Mars. The game includes numerous scenarios, including multiplayer games where you can split the Aliens and/or Terrans among players, as well as a solitaire scenario and two scenarios that pit human forces against each other. With its rich gameplay and immersive setting, The Air-Eaters Strike Back is a must-play for fans of science fiction and wargames. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a new challenge, this game is sure to deliver hours of excitement and entertainment.

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