Battle of Britain

About this board game

Battle of Britain is a 2–4 player aerial strategy game released in 2017, with a full campaign lasting about 210 minutes. One side commands RAF Fighter Command, while the other leads the Luftwaffe in a contest of bombing missions, fighter engagements and dwindling resources.

As the RAF, marshal too few fighter squadrons to defend Britain’s cities, industrial resources, airfields and vital radar chain. Intercept waves of Luftwaffe bombers, withstand attacks from enemy fighters and try to inflict enough losses to survive the campaign.

As the Luftwaffe, command Luftflotte 2 and 3 in Northern France and Luftflotte 5 in Norway. Use bomber squadrons to complete specific bombing missions while fighter squadrons attempt to protect them. Your initial strength can be deceptive: losses are not replaced, medium bombers struggle with mass strategic bombing, and even the excellent Messerschmitt 109 can face serious fuel and range limitations.

• Flexible play length: shorter scenarios take 1–2 hours, while the full campaign takes 3–4 hours.
• Updated systems: streamlined dogfighting and fuel rules sharpen the aerial struggle.
• Ace fighter squadrons: special units add another distinctive feature to the battle.
• Miniature aircraft: the game includes 1/300th scale plastic airplane models created by the Plastic Soldier Company.

This remastering and upgrading of the classic TSR game retains its core mechanics while adding new features for a more exciting and satisfying experience. In Battle of Britain, every bombing mission and fighter engagement contributes to a broader struggle over survival, protection and attrition.