Ju 87 Stuka Ace

About this board game

Ju 87 Stuka Ace is a solo World War II aviation game for one player, with missions designed to take about 90 minutes. It places you in command of a Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, from the early Blitzkrieg in Poland through anti-tank operations in Russia.

At the heart of the game is the Stuka’s distinctive dive-bombing attack. You choose the bomb release height, begin the dive, account for formation height and visibility, release your bombs, and then attempt the delicate pull phase. Each stage is managed with action cards, but cards are not immediately replaced after use, making careful planning essential.

Missions span Poland, France, England, Norway, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Italy, and Russia. Objectives include infantry, artillery, tanks, transport ships, and battleships, while terrain and weather introduce further challenges such as poor visibility, desert heat and sand, and freezing Russian winters. Special rules also cover night operations in Italy with the Ju 87 D-5N and NSG9.

• Fly nine Stuka models, including the Ju 87 A, B-1, R-1, D-3, D-5, and G-1.
• Select bomb loads by considering the aircraft’s capabilities and the mission objective.
• Use a dedicated attack procedure for the Ju 87 G-1 and its Bordkanone 37 against Soviet tanks.
• Play individual missions or follow a campaign from rookie to Kette Leader, Staffel Leader, and Gruppe Leader.

During the campaign, you coordinate your formation while remaining directly involved in your own attack. Progression lets you customize your action-card deck, improve your skills, rise through Luftwaffe ranks, and pursue coveted medals. With its focused solo format and detailed dive-attack system, Ju 87 Stuka Ace turns the Stuka’s defining role into a tactical test of timing, preparation, and risk management.