RAF Bomber Command: Manchester (Expansion 3)
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RAF Bomber Command: Manchester (Expansion 3) is a tactical-level¸ narrative-style solitaire wargame expansion using a tables-based game engine simulating the British RAF Bomber Command nighttime bombing campaign against Germany during 1941-1942.
* RAF Bomber Command: Wellington base game is required to play this expansion.
As the pilot of an RAF Avro Manchester heavy bomber¸ your ultimate goal is to survive a 30-mission tour of duty. You and your crew will be assigned with taking part in nightly area bombing raids against various German cities from 1941 to 1942 in an attempt to break the will of the German people. But it won't certainly be a cake walk¸ as Luftwaffe night fighters will be hunting your bomber streams¸ not to mention navigation challenges over open water and deadly FLAK you will encounter over the target cities.
This expansion includes the following components:
- 1 Tables Book (23 pages)
- 2 Game Mats (A4 / 8.5 x 11)
- 5 5/8 inch counters
- 1 Bomber Damage Log Sheet
- 1 Crewmen Status Sheet
- 1 Campaign Log Sheet
- 1 Quick-Start Guide (3 pages)
- 1 Counter Guide (1 page)
* One D6¸ one D12¸ and two D10 dice are required to play.
* 5 minute game setup and breakdown times.
* A medium size table is recommended for game setup.
* Total play time to complete a full 30-mission tour of duty takes approximately 10-15 hours¸ with a typical mission averaging 20 minutes.
* Adjustable starting difficulty based on player's skill level.