First in Flight | 2024 MENSA Select 獎得主 | Dice Tower 卓越標章 | 策略桌遊

The Mensa Select award caught my eye and it totally holds up. The aviation theme isn't just pasted on, the engine-building choices actually matter turn to turn. Taught my brother in about fifteen minutes and we were hooked.

We’ve played it three nights in a row since it arrived, and the way the strategy deepens with each flight attempt really keeps everyone at the table focused. The historical theme feels genuine rather than tacked on, and the component quality matches the award hype.

The engine-building here is so tight that even after ten plays I'm still finding new combos, and the aviation theme actually shines through the mechanics rather than feeling pasted on. It earned that Mensa Select award for a reason—setup takes about five minutes and every decision matters from turn