Bag the Blenheims Playtest Prep

Briefings, Cheat Sheets, Cards and Pyrotechnics

 Aircraft Record Sheets

I have been slicing up things on a paper cutter, trimming out cards with scissors, slaving over a hot laminator and sticking little coloured labels on flight stands this evening, in preparation for the Bag the Blenheims playtest game tomorrow at the club. One of the downsides of air wargaming is that, aside from the model aircraft, the whole thing can look a little boring, compared to the spectacle offered by figure based games often with superb terrain on display. This is why a lot of people look at air warfare as a bit too dull and 'number crunchy', I think?

Hurricanes, Folgore and Blenheims

So, the appeal comes down far more to the game play, as a result, although some decent reference sheets, turn cards and record sheets can help too. I've done my best to tart these up but we'll have to see if the scenario cuts the mustard, as that's the real test. I've played a very similar set up several times before, so I don't think there will be a problem, aside from the number of aircraft the players have to control and the 'balance' of the scenario, but that's exactly what a play test is there to hammer out.