Hunters from the Sky
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 240 min
- BGG rating: 6.7
About Hunters from the Sky
Hunters from the Sky - The Airborne Assault on the Maleme Airfield, Crete - May 20-23, 1941, is the 6th game in the Tactical Combat Series (TCS) by The Gamers and covers the assault of the Luftlande-SturmRegiment on the New Zealand 5th Brigade to seize the Maleme Airfield. The German attack on Crete was the first large-scale use of airborne forces in history. This was also the first capture of an isolated island without complete command of the seas. Game Scale: Turn: 20 minutes Hex: 125 yards / 114 meters Units: Infantry platoons, individual vehicles Game Inventory: Two 22 x 34" full color maps Three dual-side printed countersheets (2 combat, 1 markers - 840 1/2" counters) One 28-page TCS version 3.1 system rulebook One 16-page Hunters from the Sky game specific rulebook Two 4-page TCS version 3.1 Charts & Tables folders Two 6-sided dice Solitaire Playability: Medium-High Complexity Level: High Players: 1 or more Playing Time: 6-20 hours
- Released
- 1994
- Designers
- Dean Essig, Wig Graves
- Age
- 15+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Hunters from the Sky?
Hunters from the Sky plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Hunters from the Sky?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Hunters from the Sky is best with 2 players (4 votes).
How long does Hunters from the Sky take to play?
A game of Hunters from the Sky takes 240 min.
What age is Hunters from the Sky for?
The recommended minimum age for Hunters from the Sky is 15+.
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