Blue Cross White Ensign

Like its predecessors, this volume is completely independent of -- but fully compatible with -- the other volumes in the series. Nothing else is need to play! This volume comes with an updated and expanded rule book that adds additional detail specific to the navies included herein. Particularly the introduction of explosive shells, fired from the mighty Russian "edinerogs" (or "unicorns").

Included are a baker's dozen of battles pitting the Imperial Russian Navy against those of Sweden and Turkey. Each battle is fought by two players (or two teams of players) across one or several conjoined maps depicting shallows and shoals with individually named vessels that have been specifically rated for their abilities in combat. Players activate these ships through the command abilities of individually rated admirals present at each battle (including the mercenary adventurer and American naval icon: John Paul Jones). Players may also easily create their own scenarios with "design your own" rules and even pit these fleets against those from other volumes in the Flying Colors series. The command system provides an excellent solitaire experience as well.

Can you, as the commander of a Swedish or Turkish fleet bring the Russian navy to heel? Or, as the commander of an Imperial Russian fleet, achieve the goals of Peter the Great and help transform Russia into a great naval power? Now you can find out with: Blue Cross, White Ensign!

Scale

Time:   5 to 10 minutes

Map:   100 meters per hex

Unit:   One ship per counter

COMPONENTS

• Three 22"x34" full-color maps
• Two countersheets
• Two Player Aid Cards
• Rules & Play Booklets
• Turn Chart
• One 10-sided die