Western Front Ace : The Great War in the Air 1916-1918

The aim of the game is to fly numerous sorties in the role of a reconnaissance pilot and win victories. Pilots can use the experience they gain to improve their chances of success by purchasing skills. As their prestige increases, they can apply to be transferred to other fighter bases to take part in major ground offensives, or apply for a new type of reconnaissance aircraft. Rewards and ace status help tell the story of the player's ultimate goal: to become the best "Ace" in the war.

The system is packed with rich technical detail, without being complex, to capture the key historical aspects of air battles in Europe during the Great War. For fighter aircraft only, there are 42 aircraft models to choose from.The game is very accessible for those already familiar with The Hunters, Silent Victory, Nightfighter Ace or Interceptor Ace, and was designed by Gregory M. Smith.The game system lends itself very well to the depiction of tense aerial battles over the trench lines of Europe. Although Western Front Ace was designed as a solo gaming experience, additional options are provided for cooperative or competitive multiplayer gaming sessions.

Contains:

•     Two counter sheets (336 counters in total)
•     Twenty-one d-plane display mats (double-sided, 42 total)
•     Seven player aid cards
•     One target mat for two-seater planes
•     Four pilot award display mats (double-sided, 8 total)
•     One air operations display card (double-sided, 2 cards in total)
•     Twenty-four ace pilot cards
•     Sixty combat cards
•     Rules booklet
•     One flight tracking sheet
•     Two 6-sided, one 10-sided and one 20-sided dice