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Bomb Run

Open deck, surfacelace, solitaire, WW2 Bomber mission simulating card game.

Requirements

<30
1-3
12+

Description

Version 2.0 is HERE.

Same game - NEW LOOK!

After listening to the market we went with a traditional theme instead of the former sensationalized cartoon look.

Also includes the chance of P-38s and P-47s in addition to the usual P-51s as possible fighter escorts.

This is to primarily expand the narrative but the P-47 does have a range limitation.

(Psst... I have it on good authority that a B-24 version of BOMB RUN, flying out of Italy is coming soon... Me... I'm the good authority!!)


Over a Quarter Thousand Copies Sold!

and counting!


Bomb Run is designed to provide the framework of an immersive and sometimes emotional experience that may or may not have a happy ending. No mission will be the same but it is your story and your imagination forms the narrative.

Each game simulates a World War II Bombing mission over Europe in a B17G Flying Fortress. Each mission builds on the last mission with the ultimate objective to get as much of the 10-man crew through the required 25 missions.

Players will physically mark on the crew cards to show their record of downed enemy planes and completed missions. The cards are coated with a UV protection so the player can use a permanent marker and then can reset the card by cleaning it off with an alcohol wipe.

Bomb Run (by itself) is a solitaire, deck-in-hand, card game. That means there is no table-top required and the entire game fits in the player’s hand. Each mission takes on average less than 10 minutes but it can easily be put away and picked up later and continued mid-mission. You can add 1 or 2 players in a cooperative game BUT each player will need their own deck.


Attention! I've created an expansion/stand-alone game that picks up from the moment you're shot down in Bomb Run (or any other similar game) and your new mission is to evade capture deep in enemy territory with your surviving crew and make it back to your squadron in England. I've entered Winged Boot into the Choose Your Own Adventure Game Design Contest and would appreciate your support as the contest goes on. Available to purchase soon. Here is the Boardgame Geek entry for Winged Boot!


Back to Bomb Run:

WOW! Check out all the activity in the forum on BoardgameGeek

This game is generating some amazing novel-worthy stories! Read them on SubStack

Find the rules here: Bomb Run Rules

Find the 3D printable box insert here: Bomb Run Box Insert

Facebook recently deleted my page that had all of the development progress since 2013 (devastating!) I've reestablished a page here: Facebook

Check out "No Enemies Here" in Game News! (JUMP to 4:20)

Components

Component Quantity Photo
Poker Deck 1 deck of 72 cards Poker Deck component icon
Tarot Booklet 1 Tarot Booklet component icon
Small Stout Box 1 Small Stout Box component icon

Vitals

Average Rating 11 reviews
Publish Date March 15, 2014
Edition 2.0
Department Games
Tags history Solo story B17 Historic Combat World War II Casual Gamer Drawing Axis & Allies air force solitaire Bomber army
More Info Bomb Run web site

Why buy this?

  • No surface required
  • Dramatic story-based resolution
  • Play a single mission or an entire tour

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Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
  • This game contains a premium upgrade where the printed components will be embossed with a linen texture.

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Ratings and Reviews

Posted 2 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Nice Artwork

Ever since playing Pandemic Legacy, I have become interested in campaign games. As someone with a big interest in military history and WWII in particular, I’m always looking for games in this setting....

Posted 2 years ago
Own It Fun High Replay Value

This is a very enjoyable game once you figure out out. First the positive. This is a fast-paced, easy to play, very portable game that forces you to make meaningful choices each turn. Random chance...

Posted 2 years ago
Own It

I have yet to figure it out. I thought it would be my speed because it’s between one and two on BGG difficulty. I can’t figure it out. So I’m rather bummed

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Excellent travel companion. Thoroughly enjoyable game with lots of replayability.

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun High Replay Value Nice Artwork

Purchased after watching a video on this from WWII Solo Board Game on Youtube. Fun game which is fast to setup. Maybe we can see more of this, perhaps infantry combat (Tarawa?) or tank combat (Kursk?)

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Perfect small footprint that allows a great B-17 Bombing Experience like B-17 Queen of the Skies, but without all the charts and maps. Great immersive experience and I love the play system! Well done,...

Posted 3 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

I played the test copy of this game for several years. The subtle improvements in gameplay and the overhaul in card design and artwork justify purchasing the finished version. Once the gameplay det...

Posted 4 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

I am a big fan of the PC games that feature the B-17 Flying Fortress, think Microprose`s sims. Being a truck driver I don't get much time to use my computer on the road but I desired having a similar ...

Posted 10 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Ok so I'm here rating my own game! This game plays through any single mission or campaign of missions and anything that could happen can happen. Feel free to like the page on fb and let me know ther...

Posted 11 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Nice Artwork

Posted 11 years ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

After years serching for a game like this, finally I found it. The system make me feel like flying a missión in a B-17, This uniques system avoid dice rolling and other thinks I don't like for some wa...

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