2012 · Wargame

Thunderbolt Apache Leader

Command a squadron of Close Air Support aircraft across global campaigns, planning daily missions, arming jets and assigning pilots with differing skill and fatigue levels. Missions resolve quickly on an area-movement battlefield generated by terrain cards, with individual counters for tanks, APCs, artillery, infantry, SAMs and AAA; aircraft survive multiple hits and must be managed for loiter time, damage and recovery. Players choose engagement priorities—high-value targets versus air-defence threats—and resolve every missile and air-to-ground attack. Campaigns pair scenario and tactical situation cards for replayability and include pilot progression and an operational sheet tracking enemy formations. Plays cooperatively or competitively in 30–60 minute missions.

groupPlayers

1

schedulePlaying time

90 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

3.2 / 5