
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,346
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dust Warfare: Core Rulebook
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2012

Expansion for Blood Red Skies: Battle of Britain
2018
Rules assistance for Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber is an expansion for Blood Red Skies: Battle of Britain released in 2018 for 2–99 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andy Chambers and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
The Bristol Blenheim was originally developed from a design for a fast civil airliner. At the outbreak of WW2 Blenheims formed the mainstay of the RAF Bomber squadrons fighting over Europe and went on to see action in Africa, Asia and even on the Eastern front. Over four thousand Blenheims were built before it was retired in favour of newer designs. Contains: 3 x Bristol Blenheim MkIV British Bomber 3 x Decal sheet 3 x Advantage Flying Base and extension 3 x Double-sided Pilot Skill discs 1 x Aircraft Card 1 x Assembly instruction leaflet
Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber supports 2–99 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber are: Andy Chambers. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Blood Red Skies: British – Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber as an expansion for Blood Red Skies: Battle of Britain. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Blood Red Skies: Battle of Britain to use it. Check that your edition of Blood Red Skies: Battle of Britain is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.