Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes

About this board game

Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes is a standalone game for 2-99 players, with an approximate play time of 45 minutes. It brings Martian tripods into the world-famous Wings of Glory system.

The setting is March 18th, 1918. As Martian tripods invade Earth, the conflict of World War One comes to an immediate halt. Airplane pilots from all nations must cooperate to stop this unexpected threat.

This unusual premise places the familiar context of World War One alongside an extraterrestrial invasion. Instead of remaining divided by national loyalties, pilots join forces against the tripods, creating a shared struggle that changes the course of the war.

• Standalone game: A self-contained entry in the Wings of Glory system.
• Alternate-history setting: A Martian invasion interrupts World War One in 1918.
• United pilots: Airplane pilots from all nations cooperate against the invading tripods.

Wings of Glory: Tripods & Triplanes offers a concise way to explore this dramatic clash between airplane pilots and Martian machines. Its broad player range makes it suitable for games involving just two players or a much larger group.

Released in 2018, the game expands the Wings of Glory setting with a striking new threat while preserving its focus on the aerial side of the conflict. For players interested in the meeting of World War One aviation and science-fiction invasion, it presents a clear and memorable premise.