About B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition, from BoardGameGeek:
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition invites you to step into the boots of a WWII bomber crew, managing every facet of a harrowing mission deep into enemy-controlled Europe. This cooperative board game tests tactical mettle and communication under fire as you:
Survive the onslaught: Endure intense flak bombardments, outmaneuver Luftwaffe fighters, and manage critical aircraft damage.
Coordinate critical roles: Pilot, bombardier, gunner-every crew member's task is vital to keep your Fortress flying strong.
Balance resources: Carefully manage fuel, emergency kits, repairs, and morale as you stare down impossible odds.
Lead escort squadrons: Command protective fighters as they shield your crew from enemy interceptions.
Work as a team or crumble in chaos: Communication is your lifeline; the mission hangs by threads of teamwork and strategy. Every mission throws fresh challenges and tests your limits. Will you return as war heroes-or fall in flames?
-description from the publisher
GAMEPLAY
The game is designed for 1–4 players, with a strong solo experience that mirrors the intensity and immersion of classic MicroProse flight sims. Cooperative play lets multiple players take on different crew roles aboard the same aircraft. A typical mission lasts 2-4 hours, depending on player count and how deep you go into mission planning and combat detail. A full campaign can span multiple sessions as your crew gains experience, faces tougher missions, and (hopefully) makes it home.
RULEBOOK
You can read the latest rulebook draft here: https://www.microprose.com/downloads/manuals/100th-board/b-17-flying-fortress-bloody-100th-rulebook_v081.pdf
RELEASE
There are currently no plans for a retail release. B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game Edition is being developed as a Kickstarter-exclusive project, and backers will have the first and possibly only opportunity to secure a copy during this campaign. Fulfilment is scheduled for May 2026.
GAME DESIGNER
The B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th Board Game edition was designed by Etherfield in partnership with MicroProse. It is fully supported and endorsed by the 100th Bomb Group Foundation.
