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Board game · aviation, war
Richthofen's War
Randall C. Reed
1972 · 1–6 players · 60 min · ages 12+
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How many players
For 1 to 6 players.
- 1 player
- 2 players
- 3 players
- 4 players
- 5 players
- 6 players
Weight and time
Medium-light: 2.4 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–60 minutes, for ages 12 and up.
On other sites
- BoardGameGeek6.1/10858 ratings
- BGG rank5,932ndamong all games
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How to play Richthofen's War
Richthofen's War has players secretly choose actions for their aircraft, then resolve dogfights and positioning across a hex-based map. It feels like a focused World War I air-combat game with simultaneous decisions and differing pilot abilities. It suits 1 to 6 players who want a roughly 60-minute wargame and are comfortable with ages 12 and up.
Mechanics
- Hex grid
- Simultaneous action selection
- Variable player powers
Credits Richthofen's War
- DesignRandall C. Reed
- ArtRandall C. Reed
- ArtDon Greenwood
- ArtThomas N. Shaw
- ArtW. Scott Moores
- PublisherThe Avalon Hill Game Co
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Game details Richthofen's War
- Year published
- 1972
- Players
- 1–6
- Playing time
- 60–60 minutes
- Age
- ages 12+
- Weight
- 2.4 out of 5
- Designer
- Randall C. Reed
- Publisher
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Frequently asked questions Richthofen's War
How many players is Richthofen's War for?
For 1 to 6 players.
How long does a game take?
60 to 60 minutes.
What age is it for?
Ages 12 and up.
Is it an expansion or a standalone game?
A standalone game: everything is in the box.
Can two people play?
Yes. It plays with 1–6.
Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku
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