Pioneros de la Aviación

• Place the center board (with the time track) on the table and the Year marker on the first space.

• Each player randomly chooses or deals a Pilot card, which gives a variable ability, and takes the player board, the Pilot pawn, and the Flight Record marker of their color.

• Each player builds their starting Flight deck with the basic Gliding cards indicated by their personal board.

• Prepare the decks of Development cards (technology, friends, and skills) and form the corresponding displays on the edge of the center board.

• Give each player the starting coins indicated by the rules.

• Place each player's pawn on the first space of the time track.

• You play as one of the aviation pioneers of the early 20th century, competing to design and pilot the plane that flies the farthest. Whoever has the longest flight record when the game ends wins.

• The game takes place over 4 years. On each turn, the player occupying the furthest position on the time track moves their Pilot pawn forward to the action space of their choice and resolves its effect. The further you move the pawn, the more "time" passes before you can play again.

• Shuffle your Flight deck and start drawing and playing cards one at a time, adding up the distance of each card: Glide cards add 1, Enhance cards add 2-5, and Research cards add 1, plus they let you draw an extra Glide card from the common deck. At any time before you crash you can play your Descent card (after using any available Ability cards): by doing so, you shuffle the rest of your Flight deck and draw 2 more cards to add to your total, gaining 5 extra distance points if you didn't crash, or just 2 if you did. Whether you crash or not, you always record the total distance covered; if it beats your previous Flight Record, update the scoreboard.

• The game ends as soon as any player's Flight Record score exceeds 36 points. Whoever has the highest flight record (distance) wins.

Longest Flight Record

The player with the highest flight record (distance) wins once someone exceeds 36 points on the Flight Record scoreboard

Frequently asked questions

How many players does Pioneros de la Aviación need?

1–4 players.

How long does a game of Pioneros de la Aviación last?

45–75 minutes.

What is the minimum age for Pioneros de la Aviación?

From 12 years old.