Black Cross/Blue Sky

Published 2010

Take to the skies over southeast England during the turbulent Summer of 1940, as the outnumbered aircraft of the RAF fought a desperate struggle of survival against the onslaught of the near-invincible German Luftwaffe. "Black Cross/Blue Sky" is a historical wargame that allows players to assume the role of either a British or German pilot during the Battle of Britain. The core game rules use a revolutionary system that has been used in the historical miniatures gaming hobby for 15 years. Nominated for the Charles S. Roberts Award for best historical miniatures rules set in 1996, the rules have been refined and expanded from hundreds of players’ feedback. The result is a game system which allows a huge number of aircraft to be easily handled without the tedium of written orders. Multiple sets can be combined to allow large games that are limited only by the space provided by the players.

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Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Simulation

Categories

Aviation / Flight Miniatures Wargame World War II

Designers

John F. Stanoch

Publishers

Blue Sky Enterprises
Black Cross/Blue Sky

Game Info

Players
1-6 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.5/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
7.10
BGG Rank
#13475
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Black Cross/Blue Sky supports 1 to 6 players.
A typical game of Black Cross/Blue Sky takes about 60 minutes.
Black Cross/Blue Sky has a complexity rating of 2.50/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Black Cross/Blue Sky is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Black Cross/Blue Sky has a rating of 7.10/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 76 ratings. It is ranked #13475 overall.
Black Cross/Blue Sky was designed by John F. Stanoch. It was published in 2010.