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Down in Flames - WWII Guns Blazing w/Aces High (1st Printing)!

By: Dan Verssen Games

Type: Collection

Product Line: Down in Flames

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Product Info

Title
Down in Flames - WWII Guns Blazing w/Aces High (1st Printing)!
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Dan Verssen
Publish Year
2009
Dimensions
9x12x2"
NKG Part #
2148166795
Type
Collection
Age Range
12 Years and Up
# Players
2 - 6 Players
Game Length
30 Minutes

Description

Collection includes:
  • Down in Flames - WWII Guns Blazing w/box
  • Down in Flames - Aces High (1st Printing) - no box

    Down In Flames places each player in the cockpit of a Leader and Wingman as they enter combat against other aircraft. By playing cards, you gain advantageous positions on your targets, fire your guns, and send them down in flames!

    The game is based on a unique action-reaction card mechanic. Each card can be countered by specific other cards. At the bottom of every card is the list of cards it is allowed to cancel. This makes for exciting card play back and forth between players…

    Player #1: “I Play an In My Sights for 3 Hits. If you don’t stop it, you’re going down.” Player #2: “I counter with a Barrel Roll.” Player #1: “I react with a Yo-Yo.” Player #2: “You got me.”

    Each aircraft is accurately simulated with a several ratings including: Performance (the maximum cards you can hold), Horsepower (the maximum cards you can draw each turn), Bursts (how many times you can fire), Damage (how much damage your attacks inflict), and Airframe (how much damage your aircraft can sustain).

    The air combat is simulated using a Positioning system that allows aircraft to be Advantaged, Tailing, Disadvantaged, or Tailed in relation to other aircraft. An aircraft’s position determines if it can aircraft, and how many bonus Bursts it receives if it is Advantaged or Tailing.

    The game uses a simple Altitude system to add this vital aspect of air combat. Aircraft get to draw cards when diving and must discard cards when climbing.

    The game also includes Light, Medium, and Heavy Bombers that are used in the historical campaign games.

    Down In Flames has won several awards through the years and continues to be a favorite for both serious and casual gamers.

    Components without boxes may be mixed and stored with other items. Individual components have not been counted, but are believed to be complete except where noted above. Specific items range in condition from Fair to NM with most falling around the condition listed for this collection.