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Pan Am

Build an airline empire before Pan Am swallows it whole

👥 2–4 players⏱ approx. 60 min🪄 A round to warm up10+
★ 7.0 · BGG #456

Who it's for

Groups of 3-4 who enjoy thematic euros with strong bidding tension. Aviation enthusiasts will love the period flavor.

Not for you if…

Skip if you dislike bidding mechanics or want deep strategic complexity beyond medium weight.

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Vibe's take

Thematic, competitive, tight, nostalgic

About this game

Build an airline empire during the golden age of aviation. Bid on routes, claim airport rights, and sell your regional network to Pan Am's ever-expanding global monopoly. A worker-placement game where the AI opponent drives the market.

Aviation themeWorker placementAI opponentRoute building

Get it

from €30

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Mechanics

ConnectionsIncomeTurn Order: Claim ActionInvestmentEventsWorker PlacementConstrained BiddingStock HoldingTurn Order: ProgressiveDice RollingAuction / BiddingAuction: Fixed Placement

Categories

EconomicTransportationAviation / Flight
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3–4 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

60 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.4 / 5 — Light

BGG Rating

7.0/10

Rank #456

8.2k ratings

Published

2020

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Prospero Hall, Peter Lee

Published by

Funko Games

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