B-17 Leader Exp 1

Solitaire game of daylight strategic bombing raids over Europe by the US 8th Air Force during World War II, 1942-45. Player must plan how best to damage the German war machine while also managing a flight of B-17s executing each planned mission, along with their fighter escorts. Includes 11 historical campaigns, a mini-campaign focused on one bomber surviving a 25-mission tour, a solo bombing mission focused on one bomber in one mission, and Down in Flames solitaire rules so that that game system of air-air combat can be used to resolve air-air combat (if desired; ownership of DIF required). Includes 336 cards, 6 countersheets, 1 mounted board. Fast playing, 30min/mission.