INTERCEPTOR ACE: Daylight Air Defense Over Germany, V1 1943-44

1-COM1100

Based on Nightfighter Ace game system, this a solitaire game which places you in command of a German fighter during World War II. Each turn consists of several days, during which a combat mission will be flown from one of many bases in Europe, attempting to intercept incoming American Bombers. The goal is to increase your prestige, earn skills, rise in rank, and receive awards.

The system is packed with rich technical detail but without the complexity to capture the key historical facets of the day bombing campaign over Germany. In terms of fighters alone, there are 30 aircraft models available to pilot. The families of fighters include: Bf109 (11 aircraft), Bf110 (4 aircraft), Me410 (2 aircraft), and Fw190 (13 aircraft).

For each interceptor, you will be using the date of availability, speed, area of operations based on originating base, individual weapon systems, damage, and crew status. Fighters can be assigned to one of seven possible major geographic base 'groups.' Air crew is characterized by various, including numerous Pilot skills, Wingman skills, Bordschuetze (Rear Gunner) skills, and Prestige Level.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10
* Time Scale: 3-4 days per Turn
* Map Scale: Abstract
* Unit Scale: individual aircraft, individual weapon systems, individual electronic systems, specific crew members, and ammo rounds
* Players: one (with option for two or more)

Components:
* One Countersheet of 9/16-inch unit-counters
* Fifteen Aircraft Display Mats 8.5x11-inch (double-sided, 30 total)
* Four Player Aid Cards 8.5x11-inch
* One Combat Display Mat 8.5x11-inch
* Two Bomber Target Mats 8.5x11-inch
* One Pilot Awards Display Mat 8.5 x 11-inch
* One Air Operations Display Mat 11x 17-inch
* Eight Ace Pilot Cards
* Sixty Combat Cards
* Rules Booklet featuring extensive Historical Background
* One Logsheet 8.5x11-inch
* Two 6-sided, one 10-sided, and one 20-sided die