B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition (2025)
1 - 4 persone
120 - 240 min
14+
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Descrizione: B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition invites you to step into the boots of a WWII bomber crew, managing every facet of a harrowing mission deep into enemy-controlled Europe. This cooperative board game tests tactical mettle and communication under fire as you:
Survive the onslaught: Endure intense flak bombardments, outmaneuver Luftwaffe fighters, and manage critical aircraft damage.
Coordinate critical roles: Pilot, bombardier, gunner—every crew member’s task is vital to keep your Fortress flying strong.
Balance resources: Carefully manage fuel, emergency kits, repairs, and morale as you stare down impossible odds.
Lead escort squadrons: Command protective fighters as they shield your crew from enemy interceptions.
Work as a team or crumble in chaos: Communication is your lifeline; the mission hangs by threads of teamwork and strategy. Every mission throws fresh challenges and tests your limits. Will you return as war heroes—or fall in flames?
—description from the publisher
GAMEPLAY
The game is designed for 1–4 players, with a strong solo experience that mirrors the intensity and immersion of classic MicroProse flight sims. Cooperative play lets multiple players take on different crew roles aboard the same aircraft. A typical mission lasts 2-4 hours, depending on player count and how deep you go into mission planning and combat detail. A full campaign can span multiple sessions as your crew gains experience, faces tougher missions, and (hopefully) makes it home.
RULEBOOK
You can read the latest rulebook draft here: https://www.microprose.com/downloads/manuals/100th-board/b-17-flying-fortress-bloody-100th-rulebook_v081.pdf
RELEASE
There are currently no plans for a retail release. B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition is being developed as a Kickstarter-exclusive project, and backers will have the first and possibly only opportunity to secure a copy during this campaign. Fulfilment is scheduled for May 2026.
GAME DESIGNER
The B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game edition was designed by Etherfield in partnership with MicroProse. It is fully supported and endorsed by the 100th Bomb Group Foundation.