Mustangs (1991)

This game simulates dogfights between fighters in WW2. The game is played in a number of "impulses", with faster planes getting to move more often. A maneuver can take several impulses to complete and is marked with a maneuver marker in the hex that shows the plane's final position. The object is simply to shoot the other players down before they shoot you down.

The basic game is relatively simple and reasonably realistic. (It has a unique system of simulating different maneuvers.) But there are many additional rules which add even more realism (and complexity): ammo and fuel limits, critical hits, pilot quality, spotting, multiple planes on each side, etc.

Expanded by:

• Mustangs Expansion Module

A set of 15 additional counters covering aircraft such as the British Defiant, the French Potez 631, and the German Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger jet and Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet rocket-plane were included with subscription copies of The General magazine's Vol. 30, No. 6 issue.

Magazine References:

The GENERAL Index Article List:

• The GENERAL Vol.28,No.5
  • Mustangs – “Give 'em the spurs!-Variant rules for the new Mustangs air-comabt game” (Variant) Bruce Kohrne
• The GENERAL Vol.30,No.5
  • Mustangs – “Rodeos, Rhubarbs & Circus” (More Variant Rules and Historical Scenarios for Mustangs) Micheal S. Kass
  • Mustangs – “Actung, Mustang!” (Adding Historical Dogfight) Shamsher Sheikh
  • Mustangs – “The Last Roundup of Mustangs Strays” (Optional Rules and More Aircaft) Bruce Kohrn