Amerika Bomber: Evil Queen of the Skies

Manufacturer: Compass Games

Amerika Bomber: Evil Queen of the Skies is a solitaire, tactical level game which places you in command of a hypothetical, yet historically-based bomber aircraft during a frightening look at what might have been in World War II. Each turn consists of one sortie, during which the player will fly a mission to bomb the mainland of the United States. As the player progresses, he may choose to upgrade to even more advanced bombers in this alternate history game. Amerika Bomber is based on the popular, action-packed "B-17: Queen of the Skies" system and pays homage to Glen Frank's original system, but with streamlined rules and a few twists. It builds a strong narrative around the pilot as you look to earn skills, rise in rank through promotion, receive awards, and survive a dangerous year above America.

The objective is to conduct numerous sorties in the role of a bomber pilot and rack up a high bombing percentage total. Pilots may use the experience gained to improve their odds of success by purchasing skills. Awards and technological advances via use of the research track help to narrate the player's eventual goal - to become the "Scourge of Amerika" and end the war in Germany's favor.

Game play moves quickly, following a set of sequence of events. Once you have your initial pilot and crew along with your assignment, play proceeds by checking for enemy aircraft along your path as you conduct your assigned mission - to bomb a multitude of targets on the mainland United States. Combat consists of interception from U.S. carrier and land-based aircraft and U.S. anti-aircraft guns posing a major threat when approaching the target. After bombing, the weather may play a factor during the landing procedure upon return to base. When the mission is completed, you will ascertain if any awards have been earned or Experience points gained prior to your next sortie.

Contents:
1 Air Operations Map (11" x 17")
213 Counters
3 Player Aid Cards
3 Aircraft Cards
1 Target List
1 Mission Log
1 Rules Booklet
2 Six-sided Dice

Ages: 14+
Players: 1
Game Length: 120-240 minutes

Mechanisms:
• Area Movement
• Dice Rolling