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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you enjoy war games and strategic challenges, Falling Skies is for you. Highlight: deep historical immersion.
Highlights
- Crucial strategic decisions
- Detailed historical simulation
- Engaging mechanics
Keep in mind
- Complexity may intimidate beginners
- Long playtime
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Falling Skies: Operation Rolling Thunder, you take control of American air operations during the Vietnam War. Inspired by Operation Rolling Thunder, the game challenges you to use strategic bombings to convince the North Vietnamese government to seek peace. With dice rolling and point-to-point movement mechanics, you'll have to make crucial decisions that could change the course of the war. Can you do better than the strategists of the time? Get ready to dive into a complex and twist-filled historical simulation.
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
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2
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
High Flying Dice Games
Designer
Paul Rohrbaugh
Artist
Bruce Yearian
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate?
1 to 2 players.
What is the average playtime?
Between 180 and 240 minutes.
Is the game complex?
Yes, it's considered complex and recommended for experienced players.
What are the main components of the game?
Board, dice, movement pieces, and event cards.
Who is this game recommended for?
For fans of war games and historical simulations.
