2022John H. Butterfield
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1 - 2 players15 - 300 minVery heavy weight

2009John H. Butterfield
Mainly playthroughs. RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 12 reviews, 10 how-to-play guides, 43 recorded sessions, and 3 unboxings.
From BoardGameGeek
The Battle of Britain, 1940 RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is three games in one, on history's greatest air campaign: RAF:LION updates the classic original solitaire game -- you control the RAF against the German raiders. All systems have been updated to reflect recent scholarship, notably the fatigue and patrol systems. Advanced rules cover late interception, VHF-equipped squadrons and evasion tactics, Ace squadrons, Forward Airfield Targets, Delayed RAF Response and more! RAF:EAGLE reverses the solo game -- you control the Luftwaffe planning and executing raids against the RAF. Also, you flip the map over for a German perspective on the campaign. Advanced rules include, High Command requirements, deep targets, Jabos and special rules for Ju-87 Stukas. RAF: 2-PLAYER allows for head-to-head play. A separate German planning display is added to allow the German player to plan his raids in secret. Each game has its own complete rules booklet. Contents: 176 Die Cut Counters 165 Cards 2 34" x 22" Maps 3 Rule Booklets 2 Player German Planning Board 2 Combat Damage Sheets (Double-Sided) 2 Miscellaneous Player Aids (Double-Sided) 1 Sequence of Play Sheet (Double-Sided) 1 Battle of Britain Historical Guide (reprinted from S&T Magazine #256) 2 6-sided dice Storage Bags
RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 has 68 videos from 20 creators: 12 reviews, 10 how-to-play guides, 43 playthroughs and 3 unboxings. They date from 2013 to July 2022.
To learn the rules, start with "RAF: The Battle of Britain, 1940 (Eagle Version) - Mechanics at Play" by Stuka Joe, which runs 2 h 16 min. For a quicker teach, "Here's How It Works: RAF Battle of Britain 1940 - Intro Game 2: Turn 01" by Ronnie Tucker runs 12 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Left Hand Reviews - 34 - RAF: The Battle Of Britain 1940" by LeftHandReviews. 7 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "RAF: Lion Introductory Scenario - Full Game Report (Revised)" by Stuka Joe, one of 43 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Enemy Action: Kharkov, Conflict of Heroes: Eastern Front – Solo Expansion, SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD and D-Day at Tarawa, also by John H. Butterfield.
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1 - 2 players15 - 300 minVery heavy weight
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From BoardGameGeek:
The Battle of Britain, 1940 RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 is three games in one, on history's greatest air campaign: RAF:LION updates the classic original solitaire game -- you control the RAF against the German raiders. All systems have been updated to reflect recent scholarship, notably the fatigue and patrol systems. Advanced rules cover late interception, VHF-equipped squadrons and evasion tactics, Ace squadrons, Forward Airfield Targets, Delayed RAF Response and more! RAF:EAGLE reverses the solo game -- you control the Luftwaffe planning and executing raids against the RAF. Also, you flip the map over for a German perspective on the campaign. Advanced rules include, High Command requirements, deep targets, Jabos and special rules for Ju-87 Stukas. RAF: 2-PLAYER allows for head-to-head play. A separate German planning display is added to allow the German player to plan his raids in secret. Each game has its own complete rules booklet. Contents: 176 Die Cut Counters 165 Cards 2 34" x 22" Maps 3 Rule Booklets 2 Player German Planning Board 2 Combat Damage Sheets (Double-Sided) 2 Miscellaneous Player Aids (Double-Sided) 1 Sequence of Play Sheet (Double-Sided) 1 Battle of Britain Historical Guide (reprinted from S&T Magazine #256) 2 6-sided dice Storage Bags
Designer
John H. Butterfield
Artists
Chris Dickson, Lise Patterson, Joe Youst
Publisher
Decision Games (I)
Categories
Mechanics