Pan Am

In Pan Am, players embark on an exciting journey through four decades of aviation history, strategically building their own air-travel empire by outbidding rivals for landing rights and acquiring long-range planes. This economic boardgame brilliantly combines clever Auction / Bidding, Stock Holding, and Worker Placement mechanics, challenging you to navigate historical events and make shrewd investments, even selling routes to the ever-growing Pan American Airways for substantial profit.

Key facts

• Number of players: 2–4
• Playtime: 60 min
• Min age: 12+
• Complexity: 2,4/5

Mechanics

• Auction / Bidding
• Auction: Fixed Placement
• Connections
• Constrained Bidding
• Income
• Investment
• Stock Holding
• Worker Placement
• Dice Rolling
• Events
• Turn Order: Claim Action
• Turn Order: Progressive

Categories

• Aviation / Flight
• Economic
• Transportation

Families

• Region: The World

Designers

Peter Lee, Prospero Hall

FAQ

How many players can play Pan Am?

Pan Am supports 2–4 players.

How long does a game of Pan Am take?

A game of Pan Am usually takes about 60 minutes.

What age is Pan Am suitable for?

Pan Am is recommended for ages 12 and up.

How complex is Pan Am?

Pan Am has a complexity rating of 2,4 out of 5.

Is Pan Am good for beginners?

Yes — Pan Am is approachable and works well for newcomers and families.