Defending America: Intercepting the Amerika Bombers, 1947-48

defend america solitaire tactical level game place command actual experimental interceptor aircraft frightening look world war ii turn consist sortie player fly mission intercept amerika bomber en route bomb mainland united states player progress choose upgrade advanced interceptor alternate history game build strong narrative pilot look earn skill rise rank promotion receive award survive dangerous year atlantic ocean americathe objective game conduct numerous sortie role interceptor pilot rack bomber kill possible special emphasis prepare stop atomic attack pilot use experience gain improve odd success purchase skill award technological advance use technology track help narrate player eventual goal ndash ldquoscourge amerika bombersrdquo end threat united states airgame play move quickly follow set sequence event repeat end game initial pilot assignment play proceed take enemy bomber force near check intercept chance bomb multitude target mainland united states combat consist interception carrier landbase aircraft depend player currently locate intercept historically model albeit hypothetical amerika bomber interception landing operation occur weather play factor landing procedure mission complete ascertain award earn experience point gain prior sortie spend experience point desire gain skill request new interceptor type available repeat process go sortie shoot kill end march unscathedwhile defend amerika design solitaire gaming experience additional option play provide multiplayer cooperative competitive gaming session option link game amerika bomber evil queen skiesscale complexity solitaire suitability time scale weekly turn individual sortie month map scale abstract unit scale individual aircraft weapon system specific crew member ammo round player option playing time minutescomponent counter sheet quot unitcounter aircraft display mat player aid card combat display mat pilot award display mat air operation mat rule booklet logsheet sided side die box lidmdashdescription designer