Wings for the Baron (Second Edition)
2015 · BGG
Avg rating
7.42
Bayes rating
5.73
Weight
2.44 (Medium Light)
Players
3-5
Playtime
1 hr
Ratings count
303
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Description
It is 1916, and the First World War continues with no end in sight. With the war a bloody stalemate on the ground, the combatants have turned to their developing air forces to achieve victory. Wings for the Baron allows 1-5 players to take the role of German aeroplane manufacturers, supplying the machines needed to drive the Allied air forces from the skies and ensure German victory. Compared to the first edition it features expanded and streamlined rules, a fifth player, an advanced game featuring reconnaissance and bomber aeroplane development.
Play mode
Competitive
How it plays
Action selection / worker placement Card play & hand management Engine & tableau building
Game type
Wargame Board game
What it’s about
History, politics & real-world conflict Business, building & transportation
Publishers
Designers
Dave Townsend