Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916–1918

Western Front Ace: Become a World War I Flying Ace

Take to the skies in Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916–1918, a solitaire tactical wargame by Gregory M. Smith and Ian Cooper, published by Compass Games.

Using the acclaimed Ace Series system, players assume the role of a WWI fighter pilot flying over the Western Front and the Italian Front between 1916 and 1918.

Each turn represents a combat sortie where you'll intercept enemy aircraft, escort friendly planes, defend observation balloons and survive the deadly dogfights that made the Great War's flying aces famous.

Throughout your career, your pilot will:

• gain experience;
• acquire new skills;
• earn medals and decorations;
• receive promotions;
• transfer between airfields;
• fly increasingly advanced aircraft.

Players may choose from seven different nations, each offering its own aircraft, awards and historical flavour, making every campaign unique.

Like every title in the Ace Series, Western Front Ace creates a highly narrative experience in which your pilot's survival becomes as important as the number of victories achieved.

Why you'll enjoy it

• The Ace Series moves to World War I aviation.
• Deep narrative campaign system.
• 42 historical aircraft types.
• Pilot development through skills, promotions and awards.
• Seven playable air forces.
• Excellent balance between historical realism and accessibility.
• Outstanding replay value.

Box Contents

• 336 counters
• 21 double-sided Aircraft Display Mats (42 aircraft)
• 7 Player Aid Cards
• 1 Two-Seater Target Mat
• 4 double-sided Pilot Award Display Mats
• 1 double-sided Air Operations Display Map
• 24 Ace Pilot Cards
• 60 Combat Cards
• 1 Logsheet
• Rulebook
• Two D6
• One D10
• One D20

Game Information

• Publisher: Compass Games
• Designers: Gregory M. Smith & Ian Cooper
• Artwork: Ian Wedge
• Series: Ace Series
• Conflict: World War I (1916–1918)
• Scale: Tactical
• Players: 1 (optional cooperative variants)
• Playing Time: Approximately 15 minutes per sortie (full campaigns last several hours)
• Age: 14+
• Language: English
• Complexity: 6/10
• Solitaire Suitability: 10/10