Sopwith
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 60 min
- BGG rating: 6.8
About Sopwith
A simple, fast-playing and very enjoyable game of World War I aerial dogfighting. The board is hexagonal, and up to 6 players may play at once. You have your own airstrip, to which you can return for repairs and ammunition reload; however, their approach is severely constrained, leaving you vulnerable to other players awaiting to pounce on you. Each player simultaneously selects which way he'll fly, and later on the bullets rip through the air. Clouds complicate maneuvers somewhat. Similar to Blue Max but a lot simpler. The game was originally published by Gametime Games. A second edition was published (apparently by the designer) under the company name "Gamer."
- Released
- 1978
- Designer
- David Dyer
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Sopwith?
Sopwith plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for Sopwith?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Sopwith is best with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 players (4 votes).
How long does Sopwith take to play?
A game of Sopwith takes 60 min.
What age is Sopwith for?
The recommended minimum age for Sopwith is 8+.
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