Aether Wings is a fast tactical air combat game set in the alternate-history world of the Aether Continuum. Players control individual fighter aircraft and battle for control of the sky in cinematic dogfights. Each round, pilots secretly choose maneuver and throttle cards that determine how their aircraft moves through the air. Speed, positioning, and timing are critical as players attempt to outmaneuver opponents and line up attacks. Aircraft are represented by miniatures or tokens and move across the table using flexible movement rules rather than rigid templates. Pilots must balance aggressive maneuvers against the risk of accumulating Strain — pushing aircraft and pilot beyond safe limits. Key Features Fast tactical dogfighting gameplay Small squadron battles with 1–6 aircraft per side Minimal bookkeeping and quick turns Cinematic maneuver system driven by pilot cards Miniatures-agnostic design compatible with many model scales Games typically take 20 minutes for learning matches and 45–60 minutes for standard battles. Aether Wings is part of the larger Aether Continuum, a connected tabletop game universe exploring air, land, and naval combat powered by mysterious Aether technology. —description from the designer

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