Table Air Combat is a fast, simple air combat game that can be played on any flat surface. All you need are some six-sided dice and some coins to provide weight for the aircraft counters. Everything else can be printed from this ruleset. Each player has a flight of four fighters, represented by two counters. Aircraft counters move by means of curved performance rulers that represent the aircraft s historical cornering ability and maximum speed. Each performance ruler is unique to each aircraft, and contains all the speed, cornering, and weapon information needed. TAC is designed for portability; The entire game can fit in a plastic bag. Even the largest battles can take place on a fast-food restaurant table. The PBY-5 Catalina was a flying boat designed for maritime patrol and rescue. Although slow, it had a long range and the ability to operate from unimproved pacific islands. When armed with bombs, depths charges,and torpedoes, it was effective at anti-submarine and anti-shipping.

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