2013Gregory M. Smith
- Videos
- 90
- Creators
- 21
1 - 2 players120 minMedium weight

2025Gregory M. Smith
Mostly playthroughs. British Tank Ace 1940-1945 is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 39 recorded sessions, and 4 unboxings.
From BoardGameGeek
British Tank Ace: 1940-45 is a solitaire, tactical-level game that places you in command of a British tank during World War II in North Africa, Italy, and the European Theaters of Operation. You will make the tactical decisions a tank commander faces and control the actions of your crew while trying to survive. You will be assigned missions to attack, defend, or conduct movement-to-contact, depending on the current tactical situation. As time progresses and players survive, experience and prestige are gained and can be used to purchase skills and request improved versions of tanks. Awards and promotions help to narrate the player's eventual goal – to survive the war and help defeat Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. Once you have your initial tank and commander, play proceeds by rolling for a mission and then conducting it. Enemy forces and events are randomly generated, ensuring no two careers will ever be the same. Combat is swift and sometimes deadly; artillery, mortar firs, terrain and weather also have an impact on operations, Players must pay attention to hull down status, the orientation of their hull and turret, and decide when it is prudent to “button up.” Due to its streamlined play, a single mission can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. When a mission is completed, assuming you have survived, you will ascertain if any awards have been earned or experience points gained. Promotion is also possible, which has the advantage of allowing for artillery and mortar support. You may also upgrade your tank if you have sufficient Prestige to get a better model; otherwise, you continue to fight in your starting tank until it is knocked out. While British Tank Ace is designed as a solitaire gaming experience, additional options for play are provided for both multi-player cooperative and competitive gaming sessions. Product Information: Complexity: 4 out of 10 (Low/Moderate) Playing time: 10-15 minutes (single mission), 4-5 hours (full career) Solitaire Suitability: High; Designed for solitaire play Players: One or more Map Scale: Abstract Time Scale: Semi-abstract (individual missions, 8 missions per month) Unit Scale: Individual tanks, crewmen, enemy vehicles, anti-tank guns, and ammo -description from the publisher
British Tank Ace 1940-1945 has 44 videos from 5 creators: 1 review, 39 playthroughs and 4 unboxings. They date from 2025 to April 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "British Tank Ace Review" by TheGimpyGamer. To see it played, watch "British Tank Ace Campaign - Episode 7 | World War 2 Solo Tank Combat Wargame | Compass Games" by Zilla Blitz, one of 39 playthroughs.
If you like it, try The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43, American Tank Ace: 1944-1945, Silent Victory: U.S. Submarines in the Pacific, 1941-45 and Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918, also by Gregory M. Smith.
2013Gregory M. Smith
1 - 2 players120 minMedium weight
2022Gregory M. Smith
1 players180 - 240 minMedium weight
2016Gregory M. Smith
1 - 2 players120 - 180 minMedium weight
2023Gregory M. Smith, Ian B. Cooper
1 players120 - 180 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
British Tank Ace: 1940-45 is a solitaire, tactical-level game that places you in command of a British tank during World War II in North Africa, Italy, and the European Theaters of Operation. You will make the tactical decisions a tank commander faces and control the actions of your crew while trying to survive. You will be assigned missions to attack, defend, or conduct movement-to-contact, depending on the current tactical situation. As time progresses and players survive, experience and prestige are gained and can be used to purchase skills and request improved versions of tanks. Awards and promotions help to narrate the player's eventual goal – to survive the war and help defeat Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. Once you have your initial tank and commander, play proceeds by rolling for a mission and then conducting it. Enemy forces and events are randomly generated, ensuring no two careers will ever be the same. Combat is swift and sometimes deadly; artillery, mortar firs, terrain and weather also have an impact on operations, Players must pay attention to hull down status, the orientation of their hull and turret, and decide when it is prudent to “button up.” Due to its streamlined play, a single mission can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. When a mission is completed, assuming you have survived, you will ascertain if any awards have been earned or experience points gained. Promotion is also possible, which has the advantage of allowing for artillery and mortar support. You may also upgrade your tank if you have sufficient Prestige to get a better model; otherwise, you continue to fight in your starting tank until it is knocked out. While British Tank Ace is designed as a solitaire gaming experience, additional options for play are provided for both multi-player cooperative and competitive gaming sessions. Product Information: Complexity: 4 out of 10 (Low/Moderate) Playing time: 10-15 minutes (single mission), 4-5 hours (full career) Solitaire Suitability: High; Designed for solitaire play Players: One or more Map Scale: Abstract Time Scale: Semi-abstract (individual missions, 8 missions per month) Unit Scale: Individual tanks, crewmen, enemy vehicles, anti-tank guns, and ammo -description from the publisher
Designer
Gregory M. Smith
Artists
Vincent Bourguignon, Nadir Elfarra, Matt W White
Publisher
Compass Games
Categories
Mechanics