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From this page you can download supplemental materials for The Burning Blue . Some files are in Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf). For a reader to view and print these documents, go HERE.
RULES - Rulebook (Release v1.1) (1.3 MB - Updated, 2 Apr 06). The complete rulebook for The Burning Blue, updated with the errata. To reduce file size and conserve bandwidth all the graphics in this file have been downsampled to medium resolution (150 dpi). To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
RULES - Scenario Book (Release v1.1) (3.3 MB - Updated 2 Apr 06). The complete Burning Blue scenario book, updated with the errata. To reduce file size and conserve bandwidth all the graphics in this file have been downsampled to medium resolution (150 dpi). To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
ERRATA and FAQ (216 KB, updated 27 Jun 06). Current errata sheet and list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
The supplements provide variant and optional rules for those players who want more detail in their games.
Supplement #1 (128 KB). This exciting rules supplement includes optional rules for RAF command and control and Luftwaffe planning. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
Supplement #2 (v1.1) (116 KB - Updated 28 Jan 06). This fascinating rules supplement includes the formulae for players wanting to create their own alternate-history raid tables. It permits them to calculate Victory Points and Response Levels. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
Supplement #3 (96 KB). This exciting rules supplement includes further optional rules for the RAF Luftwaffe players. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
Luftwaffe Player's Guide (356 KB). This is an invaluable guide for new players learning to master the Luftwaffe. It comes complete with advice on the planning and execution of raids. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
Players have permission to photocopy the Burning Blue log sheets and planning map included in the game; however you can print these out from your computer if you download these files:
LOGSHEET - RAF scenario 1 (68 KB). The RAF logsheet for scenario 1. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
LOGSHEET - RAF scenario 2 (64 KB). The RAF logsheet for scenario 2. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
LOGSHEET - RAF scenario 3 (68 KB). The RAF logsheet for scenario 3. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
LOGSHEET - RAF scenario 4 (72 KB). The RAF logsheet for scenario 4. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
LOGSHEET - RAF scenario 5 (68 KB). The RAF logsheet for scenario 5. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
LOGSHEET - Luftwaffe (68 KB). The Luftwaffe logsheet for all scenarios. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
PLANNING MAP - Standard Size (292 KB). The Luftwaffe planning map for all scenarios in 8.5 x 11" format. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
PLANNING MAP - Large Size (292 KB). For those with access to large printers, the Luftwaffe planning map for all scenarios in 11 x 17" format. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
We have a Cyberboard play by e-mail 'gamebox' ready to play. Information on the Cyberboard play by e-mail system can be found HERE. Thanks to Al Cannamore for his hard work on the gamebox.
Cyberboard Gamebox (7.4 MB - Updated 10 Mar 06). The gamebox and scenario files in a compressed zip file. To download click on the .zip icon or HERE.
We have adapted The Burning Blue to VASSAL for online play. You can download the VASSAL engine HERE and the module for The Burning Blue HERE. Thanks to Rick Billings and his team for their work on the VASSAL module.
The following files are miscellaneous supporting materials for the game:
Gazetteer (30 KB - Updated 7 Dec 05). A gazetteer to all placenames and locations on the game map. To download click on the .pdf icon or HERE.
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