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Skies Above the Reich box — solitaire board game by GMT Games for 1-2 players
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Skies Above the Reich

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Skies Above the Reich is a solitaire board game where you take on the role of a Luftwaffe squadron of Bf109s, tasked with deterring and destroying US daylight raids during World War II. Each aircraft is represented by a stickered block, and you will confront the B-17 Flying Fortresses. The game unfolds in a series of missions that can last from six to sixty games, each taking about 30 minutes.

A board game by Mark Aasted Jeremy White
Publisher: GMT Games
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96 cards of 64.0mm width and 89.0mm of height
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Skies Above the Reich is a solitaire game depicting a Luftwaffe squadron of Bf109s struggling to deter and destroy the relentless daylight raids over Germany during World War Two. The player's individual aircraft, each represented by a stickered block, must confront the mighty "combat box" formation of the United States Army Air Force, a deadly terrain of B-17 Flying Fortresses. The game is a broad strokes depiction that presents the arc of the desperate air war. Stretching from late 1942 to early 1945, Skies Above the Reich follows that trajectory in a series of missions strung together to make a campaign. Each mission will take a half hour or more to play, while a campaign can last anywhere from six to sixty missions.
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Mechanics: Dice Rolling Simulation
Categories: Aviation / Flight War War
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BARCODE: 817054011544
The item is in 1 cart In 1 wishlist In 1 collection This was seen 5464 times
Description Description
Skies Above the Reich is a solitaire game depicting a Luftwaffe squadron of Bf109s struggling to deter and destroy the relentless daylight raids over Germany during World War Two. The player's individual aircraft, each represented by a stickered block, must confront the mighty "combat box" formation of the United States Army Air Force, a deadly terrain of B-17 Flying Fortresses. The game is a broad strokes depiction that presents the arc of the desperate air war. Stretching from late 1942 to early 1945, Skies Above the Reich follows that trajectory in a series of missions strung together to make a campaign. Each mission will take a half hour or more to play, while a campaign can last anywhere from six to sixty missions.
Card sleeves in this game Card sleeves in this game
96 cards of 64.0mm width and 89.0mm of height
1x (100 Pcs) Ultra-Pro: 100 Bustine Standard (66.7 x 92.1 mm) (81126)
Available
1x (100 Pcs) Gamegenic: 100 Bustine Soft (67 x 94 mm) (6571)
Few copies
1x (100 Pcs) Just Sleeves: 100 Bustine Soft (67 x 94 mm) (6757)
Available
1x (100 Pcs) Tcglab: 100 Bustine Premium Oversize Fit (66.7 x 92.1 mm) (117565)
To Order
Additional information Additional information
Mechanics: Dice Rolling Simulation
Categories: Aviation / Flight War War
Alternative names:
BARCODE: 817054011544
The item is in 1 cart In 1 wishlist In 1 collection This was seen 5464 times
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What players say

How many players it plays best with · 26 votes on BoardGameGeek

  • 1 24 24 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 0 do not recommend it
  • 2 1 1 say it plays best, 4 recommend it, 11 do not recommend it
  • 2+ 0 0 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 15 do not recommend it

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DongDingly BGG user
10.0/10

The game delivered on everything it set out to do. For being a "war game", and one by GMT, it is actually surprisingly easy to learn. Very nice combat system that makes the outcome of every turn unpredictable. Definitely have to be honest with the rolls to have maximum enjoyment. If you enjoy the kick in the pants feel from video games like Darkest Dungeon or XCOM, you'll enjoy this.

marhipolito BGG user
10.0/10

O melhor jogo de tabuleiro da minha coleção. Componentes maravilhosos, tabuleiros lindos (e totalmente inovadores), a mais bela caixa de jogo de todos os tempos (a ilustração e o acabamento gráfico são maravilhosos), jogabilidade única, imersiva e envolvente, com mecânicas inteligentes que criam uma atmosfera de jogo absolutamente sensacional. Parei na nota 10 pq o sistema da BGG não permite dar nota 1000!

Marmaduke Jinks BGG user
10.0/10

Very pleased with this game. Excellent decisions to make and totally immersive play. So far my favourite solo game. Top marks too for the great artwork on the box. It reflects the excitement of what you get inside, and fondly reminds me of the splendid Roy Cross' designs on the Airfix model boxes.

Racer_D BGG user
10.0/10

Great game with a very good rulebook. Doesnt take long to learn it and then it becomes a very fast paced tactical game. Not too heavy on the dice rolling as it uses cards to resolve attacks. Do read the Post Production pdf that is posted here, especially the last bit about tactics

Snippersly BGG user
10.0/10

While mostly a solo game you can do it with 2 players. This is the best simulation game and best campaign model game I've seen from any company! Great quality components, amazing board, excellent game play once you get the turn order down. Realistic without being burdensome. Tons of replayability!

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