Battle of the Bismarck Sea

2005 · Expansion for Base-game

Battle of the Bismarck Sea

Campaign setting for Pacific air combat in the Down in Flames series. It recreates the World War II Battle of the Bismarck Sea, focusing on Allied air attacks against a Japanese convoy. Players manage squadrons, plan missions, allocate aircraft and ordnance, and resolve aerial and anti-air engagements using the Down in Flames mechanics. Scenarios adapt to different aircraft types and campaign progression, emphasizing tactical decisions over multiple sorties.

Players
2–10 best 2
Complexity
2 / 5

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