Fighters of Europe

About this board game

Fighters of Europe is a tactical World War II air-combat game for 1–4 players, with games lasting about 240 minutes. Set in the skies over Britain in 1940, it places you in command of fighter and bomber squadrons during fast-paced battles against enemy aircraft and ground targets.

The game is scenario-driven, with ten scenarios included in the base game. Once you have practiced, you can also set up your own scenarios quickly, creating new battles across the modular board.

Every airplane moves individually across a hex grid. Maneuver into position to bring an opposing aircraft into your sights, then force it to dodge or suffer damage. Bomb-equipped aircraft can attack ground installations, including airfields, manufacturing locations, and other objectives.

• Stay in formation to keep the initiative and dominate the battle.
• Use each airplane’s speed, armor, and special abilities to shape your tactics.
• Play without dice or rulers, using streamlined mechanisms focused on movement and aerial combat.

The base game includes a large modular board, player aids, and the tokens needed to play. Its aircraft include squadrons of Hurricanes and Spitfires, along with Messerschmitt Bf 109, Heinkel 111, and Junkers 88 models.

Each piece is illustrated as closely as possible to its historical aircraft model, reinforcing the period setting. With its individual aircraft movement, formation tactics, bombing missions, and scenario-based structure, Fighters of Europe puts the fury of WWII air battles at the center of the table.