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Thursday 25 November 2021

PSC Battle of Britain - Take 2

 Last time I dug this game out I had a go at setting it up and learning some of the rules; however, I was a little disappointed with the aircraft models, in that the game is more strategic where the models represent a raid of multiple squadrons.  Thus, the models are purely representative. I thought it might be better to try out the type of markers used during WW2 in the Ops Rooms, which indicate a complete raid.

 I made up some markers that reflect the units in the game, but also look like the real markers.  These were printed out on card  and stuck to a wooden base. I made some sticks to push them around too!


I then play tested a scenario with a German raid being intercepted over the SW coast. The markers in the top centre of the picture below represent two British squadrons of Spitfires and one of Blenheims vs a German bomber formation of three squadrons with no fighter escort.  The Germans were wiped out.

The markers worked quite well, although it became quite difficult to work out which group each marker belonged to, so since taking these pictures I have painted the marker bases to match the various group colours.  I will give this game another go, although I need to revisit the rules to check out some minor points.





6 comments:

  1. Great work on the markers and sticks Bob, I too have decided not to use the planes, I will copy you. A good place for rules queries is BoardGameGeek, https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204003/battle-britain/forums/0
    Regards,
    Paul.

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    1. Thanks, I will take a look at Board Game Geek as it might assist with some of the finer points. I am slowly getting there though. There is a lot to remember when playing solo.

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  2. That looks great, much better than the aircraft models. Well done Sir!

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    1. It certainly gives the game a better feel.The aircraft will not go to waste either as they could be used for other games.

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  3. I agree with the other guys, those markers look top notch!

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    1. Thanks JBM, I am looking forward to trying it out with an opponent.

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