World in Flames Collector’s Edition Deluxe

About this board game

World in Flames Collector’s Edition Deluxe is a global strategic board game for 2–6 players with a listed play time of 4800 minutes. Set from September 1939 through 1945, it places you in charge of a nation during a continental war that threatens to become a worldwide conflict.

As your country’s leader, you must guide it through its darkest days. Enhance your economy, work with allies, build the units you need, and employ them effectively against your many foes. Your nation may conquer, survive until 1945, or fall as the conflict unfolds.

The game presents the entire world across five hard-mounted maps, with bound edges, alongside a hard-mounted turn record chart that includes the Production circle and a hard-mounted task-force display. Its substantial component set includes 4,800 counters, two full-colour rule books, and five colour charts.

• World in Flames Collector’s Edition Classic game
• Planes in Flames Collector’s Edition expansion
• Ships in Flames Collector’s Edition expansion
• Divisions in Flames Collector’s Edition expansion
• Territories in Flames Collector’s Edition expansion

With 20 campaigns, World in Flames offers a wide range of scenarios. The Victory in the West campaign can take about an hour, while the Global War mega campaign can last around 150 hours, making it an especially ambitious challenge for dedicated players.

Designed for up to six players, the game is also described as highly suitable for solitaire play. Scenarios are rated moderate in complexity, while the full campaigns are rated high, making this Deluxe edition a substantial strategic experience for ages 12 to adult.