Might just be my favorite solitaire game. The solo bot play feels surprisingly strategic, and always presents a challenge. The game also greatly rewards intelligent use of resources and tactics, rather than just being luck-based. I wish the components were just a little nicer, but I love the game nonetheless.
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RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is three games in one, on history's greatest air campaign:
RAF:LION updates the classic original solitaire game -- you control the RAF against the German raiders. All systems have been updated to reflect recent scholarship, notably the fatigue and patrol systems. Advanced rules cover late interception, VHF-equipped squadrons and evasion tactics, Ace squadrons, Forward Airfield Targets, Delayed RAF Response and more!
RAF:EAGLE reverses the solo game -- you control the Luftwaffe planning and executing raids against the RAF. Also, you flip the map over for a German perspective on the campaign. Advanced rules include, High Command requirements, deep targets, Jabos and special rules for Ju-87 Stukas.
RAF: 2-PLAYER allows for head-to-head play. A separate German planning display is added to allow the German player to plan his raids in secret. Each game has its own complete rules booklet.
| Mechanics: | Campaign/Battle Card Driven |
| Categories: | War War |
| Alternative names: | RAF: Lion vs Eagle RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 RAF: Lion vs Eagle RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 |
| BARCODE: | 95109010197 |
| In 7 wishlists In 1 collection This was seen 11073 times | |
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is three games in one, on history's greatest air campaign:
RAF:LION updates the classic original solitaire game -- you control the RAF against the German raiders. All systems have been updated to reflect recent scholarship, notably the fatigue and patrol systems. Advanced rules cover late interception, VHF-equipped squadrons and evasion tactics, Ace squadrons, Forward Airfield Targets, Delayed RAF Response and more!
RAF:EAGLE reverses the solo game -- you control the Luftwaffe planning and executing raids against the RAF. Also, you flip the map over for a German perspective on the campaign. Advanced rules include, High Command requirements, deep targets, Jabos and special rules for Ju-87 Stukas.
RAF: 2-PLAYER allows for head-to-head play. A separate German planning display is added to allow the German player to plan his raids in secret. Each game has its own complete rules booklet.
| Mechanics: | Campaign/Battle Card Driven |
| Categories: | War War |
| Alternative names: | RAF: Lion vs Eagle RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 RAF: Lion vs Eagle RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 |
| BARCODE: | 95109010197 |
| In 7 wishlists In 1 collection This was seen 11073 times | |
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How many players it plays best with · 30 votes on BoardGameGeek
- 1 26 26 say it plays best, 3 recommend it, 0 do not recommend it
- 2 3 3 say it plays best, 14 recommend it, 1 do not recommend it
- 2+ 0 0 say it plays best, 2 recommend it, 16 do not recommend it
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Great solitaire game, which really does have the RAF player wondering at almost every turn what more can come his way. I note some in the forum have said that the full campaign is a 'bit vanilla", and it's true that the players have to repeat similar actions each turn. However as a simulation of the real event, it is this point that makes one aware of the length and breadth of the actual Battle of Britain. Not from an individual pilot's standpoint, but from the leaders trying to prevent the destruction of the RAF, and the inevitable invasion that would have followed. Good value for money, and excellent quality components. Gift from Sandy - 2017
It offers many decisions and is easy to play with Stuka Joe's cards (they also hold your place if you have another life to attend to). The pieces look nice but are too thin (tweezers help); and I'll be playing it often. I'm looking forward to playing the other side.
Fantastic Solitaire game that I have taken to the table many times. Numerous relevant decisions and great replayvalue. Usually follow this operationel game with a single squadron in the equally fantastic Skies over Britain.
Wow! This is the premier game of the Battle of Britain. The intensity and power of both countries adds a level of tension I haven't had in a game. The game has you shaking your head wishing you could do more. Just accepting there will be loses.
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