B-17 Flying Fortress Leader (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.80. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.13. This is a single - player WWII strategic bombing board game published in 2017. It's the Kickstarter Edition of B - 17 Flying Fortress Leader. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign aren't included unless stated otherwise. In this game set in the European Theater of Operations, you command the Eighth Air Force in England. Your main goal is to destroy the Luftwaffe for a successful D - Day landing, with multiple secondary missions to advance fronts. You'll have various historic bomber groups like B - 17 Flying Fortresses, B - 24 Liberators, and more, along with optional groups. Fighter groups protect them. Groups can gain experience and may be reassigned. Optional Renown Commanders add special skills but can be killed. The game includes many campaigns from 1942 - 1945. You target different sites such as airfields, factories, and U - boat pens. Recon aircraft help with aiming. Luftwaffe squadrons oppose you, and German Defense Commanders use different tactics. You can complete secondary missions and buy technologies to increase mission success. Bombers take damage but get monthly replenishment. If you've played other Leader Games, parts will be familiar, but new gameplay aspects are introduced. At TheGameSteward, a large part of your purchase of this game will back new Kickstarter games. Contact us for purchase or game advice.

How to play: First, understand your role as the commander of the Eighth Air Force. Plan your missions carefully, choosing which bomber and fighter groups to deploy. Consider the campaigns and pick the ones that suit your strategy. When targeting sites, use recon aircraft to improve your aim. Keep an eye on the experience levels of your groups and decide when to reassign them. If you have Renown Commanders, use their special skills wisely. To increase your chances of success, complete secondary missions and buy useful technologies. Pay attention to the Luftwaffe's response and adjust your tactics accordingly. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Maintenance advice: Keep the game components in a dry and clean place to prevent damage. If the game has cards, shuffle them gently to avoid wear. Have fun playing and enjoy the strategic experience of this WWII - themed board game!