Blue Max

                 The Battle of Berlin, 1944

                     Competition Rules

The standard BLUE MAX rules are used except as follows:-

- The WWII variant rules apply.
- Special heavy bomber rules will be played (see separate sheet).
- VPs for American and German pilots are awarded separately (see below) and a 
  prize will be given for the best American pilot and the best German pilot.
- Players may play as many games as they wish on any or both sides - the best 
  score counting for prizes.

Forces
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2 B-17 or B-24 formations (umpire controlled)
2 USAAF fighters (players choice of P-51, P-47 or P-38)
4 Luftwaffe fighters (players choice of Me109G, Me110G or FW190A)

Setup
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Place the bombers near one table edge exactly 2 hexes apart. USAAF fighters setup 
within 4 hexes of any bomber.

Luftwaffe fighters setup on any table edge at least 10 hexes from any enemy 
aircraft.

The playing area should be between 20-24 hexes long so the bombers will exit the 
table (and the game will end) after 10-12 turns.

Victory Points
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German Players:-

	1	per RED damage chit on an American bomber
	10	per American bomber destroyed
	3	per American fighter destroyed
	5	bonus points for Me109 pilots
	-?	final score halved if your pilot is shot down

American Players:-

	5	per American bomber exited with  0-5 hits
	3		"	"	"	"	"  6-10 hits
	1		"	"	"	"	"  over 10 hits
	-10	per American bomber destroyed
	1	per RED damage chit on a German fighter
	5	per German fighter destroyed
	5	bonus points for P-38 pilots
	-?	final score halved if your pilot is shot down