Bomb Alley Enhanced Airbase Cards, Player Log Sheet, and NEW Player Reference Card and Save Game sheets

I have spent many months researching and play testing to come up with this web site as well as a variety of additional resources I use to play Bomb Alley by Avalanche Press. I feel that these resources I have created will be useful for others. Unlike the rules information on this site, these took quite a bit of effort that wasn't really fun -- but playing with them is much easier and quicker. I plan to sell these accessories for that reason and others:

• I spent a lot of time making these professional quality items. They look much better than this web site and much better than the player log and tables card that came with SOPAC.
• These required a lot of tedious work. Sure, I benefit from them, but probably not enough to do it again for future games for free. So, since I want to have these resources for other War at Sea games (for my own benefit), and since I think others will find them very useful, I hope that I can make a little money off of them so it will be worthwhile to continue in this endeavor.
• I can produce professional quality prints on professional paper. Any consumer printer cannot produce output of this quality and resolution. They usually can not handle the thickness of paper that I use, either.

Okay, so now on to the details. I am charging $16 for a set of all of these items and that will include shipping to anywhere in the United States and Canada. They will be shipped USPS first-class in a well-protected stiff envelope to help avoid any shipping damage. Here are the items:

• Player Log Sheet: This is a replacement for the Player Log Sheet that came with SOPAC. It is two-sided with room for up to 60 turns. There is more room to write movements as well as four special narrow columns for submarines with boxes for checking off torpedo usage. It has extra columns for weather and victory points as well as space for notes off to one side. Most importantly, there is no shading for night and twilight turns (it is indicated next to the turn number instead). This makes it much easier to write in these boxes and makes the sheet easier to photocopy. I will provide 10 two-sided copies and they are optimized for photocopying so you can create as many as you need.
• Player Log Appendix: This is an extended log sheet for recording your minefields and MTB information. For the MTBs, there is space for up to six flotillas. For each one, there is space for its base and check boxes for the number of remaining ships, as well as space to record the flotilla's movements. Since I could not fit all of the special rules for Bomb Alley on the Player Reference Card (see below), the MTB and Minefield rules are also summarized on this page. There is also a column for planning your airplane flights as my Player Log Sheet no longer contains a place for this information. For each flight, you can indicate its source, destination, range, mission, etc. Finally, there is a table on which you can keep track of airfield damage. The back of this page has the Save Game Sheet below (10 of these will be provided). These are also designed for easy copying.
• Save Game Sheet: This is a completely original item that allows each player to quickly record the state of the game at any point. If both players do this, the game can be put away completely and restored at a later time. Allows you to record your fleets and their contents, the amount of both full- and half-strength aircraft markers at each base and carrier, their types, and what state they are in. Also has a place to store which task forces have been sighted (this turn and last) as well as a record of any flights in progress. This is on the back of the Player Log Appendix (10 of these will be provided). This is also designed for easy copying.
• New Airbase Cards: I have created replacements for the Axis and Allied airbase cards provided with Bomb Alley. These are printed on thicker paper than the originals (110# ivory). Most importantly, the Axis player now has five 8-1/2 by 11 airbase cards while the Allied player has three (for a total of 8). This provides much more room so you can manage your aircraft quicker and easier. Includes all airfields and carriers that are on the originals and also notes the max capacity for each airbase/carrier. Each airbase/carrier spans 8" wide and is between 1/2" and 2.5" tall depending on its capacity. Most of these uses shading to define 2-5 separate rows. I place different types of aircraft in each row (i.e. top row is for fighters, next row is for land strike, etc.). You can then move airplanes across the rows as you make your assignments. Also includes a new box named "Flight" (in addition to hangar, ready, CAP, ASW, and Search). I use this Flight box when I'm putting up my air patrols to pre-plan my flights. Any aircraft in the ready box that I know I want to put on a flight later, I move into this box so I don't assign them to air patrols. During the air mission plot phase, I move these planes into the appropriate flight boxes, make an entry on the Flight Planning Sheet, and place a flight marker in the Flight box on the airbase card.
• New Player Reference Cards: This took the most time to do by far. It is a two-sided player reference card printed on 110# ivory paper (pretty thick). I will provide two double-sided copies of this card. This, in addition to the original tables card (which I recommend making a copy of so both players can have their own), will allow you to play the game for extended periods without use of the manual. Again, these are of much higher quality than the original Bomb Alley tables (but are not meant as a replacement as they cover other information). These cards include:
  • Player Reference (front)
    • Sequence of Play (game phase listing)
    • Aircraft Carrier operations rule summary
    • Victory Points table
    • Airfield operation reference
    • Foundering rules and procedures
    • Cargo capacity and load/unload time tables
    • Weather table with summary of all weather limitations.
    • Air Operations rules summary
    • Port Rules summary
    • Fuel Consumption table
    • Cruiser floatplane reference
    • Task Force Mission summary table
    • Drop Tank reference
    • Refueling rules
    • Summary of special Bomb Alley rules (except MTB and Minefield rules -- those are summarized on the Player Log Appendix).
  • Combat Reference (back)
    • Combat Movement Reference Table (as provided on the battle board for SOPAC but apparently not in newer games)
    • Stacking Limitations table
    • Airfield Bombardment reference table
    • Long Lance Torpedo reference table
    • Other torpedo reference
    • Gunnery table with range, weather restrictions, and armor penetration abilities
    • Substitute damage table
    • Airfield damage table
    • CAP Interception rules
    • (Optional) Secondary Penetration rules table
    • Aircraft carrier rules for combat
    • Running aground and refloating reference
    • AA Values table
    • Aircraft patrols/missions summary table
    • Disengagement rules
    • ASW search procedure
    • Special naval combat rules summary/listing
    • Dead in water reference table
    • Submarine search, ASW, and attack procedures
    • Air-to-air combat reference
• Instruction Sheet: Instructions on the use of these accessories.

Even if you are already very familiar with previous games in the Second World War at Sea series, the Bomb Alley rule summary on the Player Reference page will be very handy, as well as the Minefield and MTB reference on the Player Log Appendix page.

These sets are completely unofficial and I am in no way affiliated with Avalanche Press (except that I like their games). Note that these are completely useless without the actual Bomb Alley game from Avalanche Press!

To purchase a set of these items, you can pay via PayPal using the following link (they accept Visa and Mastercard or money from your own PayPal account). All orders will be shipped within two business days of receipt of payment.

In summary, you will receive:

• 10 copies of the easy-to-copy, two-sided enhanced Player Log Sheet (30 turns per side).
• 10 copies of the easy-to-copy, Player Log Appendix with the Save Game Sheet on the back.
• Eight enhanced Airbase Cards (5 Axis, 3 Allied) printed on heavy, ivory paper.
• Two two-sided Player Reference Cards printed on heavy, ivory paper.
• One-page instructions on the accessories.
• Shipping to anywhere in the US or Canada.

If you want to save some money, consider ordering both the Bomb Alley and SOPAC sets together. I am offering both sets for $22 including shipping and handling (you save $8):

You can also order a set by sending a check or money order for $16 to:

Kirk Bauer
140 Hamilton Ct
Marietta, GA  30068

Be sure to include your shipping address and specify that you want the "Bomb Alley Accessories". Contact me if you want me to ship internationally.