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Turn or Burn
 
Turn or Burn is a fast-paced game of space fighter combat for 2 to 8 players.  To start a game, you design your fighter from a deck of system cards.  Each turn you play a system or maneuver card facedown to plot the action your fighter will take.  The game uses vector movement, so you must plan ahead!  When everyone has plotted, all players reveal their actions simultaneously.  Fighters move, guns fire, stuff explodes, and it's on to the next turn.
 
Turn or Burn is not available in print.  However, you can find all the files you need to make your own hardcopy here.  The game is divided into several modules.  Each module introduces a new scenario and the rules you need to play it.  The rules in each module build on rules presented in previous modules.
 
Download Follow this link to download all of the modules in one PDF (5 MB).  Or scroll down to the individual module sections to download one module at a time.
 
You are free to make copies of Turn or Burn for yourself and your friends.  However, Interformic Games retains its copyright to Turn or Burn. Copyright
 
Please feel free to contribute (or not) to the maintenance of this site.  Thanks!
 
Index
Description
Stats
Components
Acrobat Reader
Module 1
Quick Shot
Module 2
Popcorn
Module 3
Bigger
Module 4
Space War
Module 5
Experimental
Module 6
Big Party by Kai Otte
Deutsch
Mailing List


Stats

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Stats
  • Construction:  1-2 hours
  • Number of Players:  2-8
  • Complexity:  Moderate
  • Playing Time:  1-2 hours
  • Age Group:  13+
  • Skill vs Luck:  75% skill
Your input is welcome.  If you think these numbers should be adjusted, send an email to   Thanks!


Components
 
You will need to provide your own hex map.  However, you will find everything else you need to play Turn or Burn in the module files.  Most modules require you to print and cut cards and print and mount counters. 
 
Although fighter counters are provided, but the best way to play Turn or Burn is on a large hex map with space fighter miniatures.  You can find hex maps and miniatures at most hobby and game stores.
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Acrobat Reader
All files are in Portable Document Format (PDF.)  You can read and print these files using Adobe's Acrobat Reader.  If you do not have Acrobat Reader, follow this link to download a free copy from Adobe's web site...
 


Module 1:  Quick Shot
 
This module introduces the Turn or Burn vector movement system and includes a simple scenario depicting a duel between 2 small space fighters.  The manuever cards and first 7 system cards are included.  The system cards are pilot, thruster, and structure plus the 4 gun systems; bubble gun, dust buster, neutrino beam, and laser turret.
 
Components
 
  • Rules & scenario
  • Two decks of manuever cards
  • System cards for 2 fighters
  • Counters and markers for 2 fighters
 
File
 
  Turn Card

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Burn Card

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Module 2:  Popcorn
This module introduces the ditto manuever, pilot eject, and 5 new system cards: armor, shield generator, scanner, jammer, and repair bot.  A new scenario and components for up to 8 players are included.
Components
  • Additional rules & new scenario
  • Six more decks of manuever cards
  • New system cards
  • Counters and markers for 8 fighters
File


Module 3:  Bigger
 
This module introduces rules for bigger fighters, biger guns, and multiple actions.  The scenario pits a single, super-heavy fighter against 2 standard fighters.
 
Components
 
  • Additional rules & new scenario
 
File
 
  Dust Buster

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Crew Member

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Module 4:  Space War
This module introduces projectile-firing weapons; mine racks, cannons, rockets, and missiles.  The scenario pits 2 fighters in a death match within the gravity well of a black hole.
Components
  • Additional rules & new scenario
  • New system cards
  • Counters and markers for projectiles
  • Ammo forms
File


Module 5:  Experimental
 
This module is a collection of esoteric rules and exotic systems not intended for the faint of heart.  There are rules for ramming, fuel, lock-down, and the tractor/repulsor beam system.
 
Play at your own risk:  these rules have not been well playtested.  However, feedback is always welcome at
 
Components
 
  • Additional rules
  • New system cards
 
File
 
  Structure

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Thruster

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Module 6:  Big Party
Kai Otte, who translated Turn or Burn into German (see below), has written a module of his own.  Module 6 contains rules and play aides that allow players to control up to 15 fighters each.  There are also alternate ramming rules and options for alternate victory conditions.  Plus frieghters and space stations are introduced.  Thanks Kai!
Components
  • Rules
  • Ship and Order Sheets
  • Alternate Damage Cards
  • Additional Counters
File


Deutsch
 
Kai Otte has created a German language translation of Turn or Burn; complete with rules, cards, and counters.  Thanks Kai!
 
Files
 
 
Download Follow this link to download all of the of the above in one PDF (2.25 MB).
 
 
Other German Translations
 
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Rolodex

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Module 6 © 2008 by Kai Otte
German language translation © 2006 by Kai Otte
 
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