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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