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BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century

BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) · 1977
2120 min12+ yrs3.1/5 complexity6.6 BGG#10.816 BGG630CouplesStrategy
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Simulation of interplanetary conflict in the Solar system during the late 21st century. Earth is dependent on extra-terrestrial resources, the procurement of which is managed, executed, and controlled by privately-owned conglomerates.

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official art · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Simulation of interplanetary conflict in the Solar system during the late 21st century. Earth is dependent on extra-terrestrial resources, the procurement of which is managed, executed, and controlled by privately-owned conglomerates.

The game concerns an attempt by disenchanted employees of the corporation living in space and on Mars to seize the means of production to gain autonomy.

Relative positions of planets are tracked from turn to turn, affecting the travel times between planets during play. A balance must be struck between combat and political considerations in order to be able continue the conflict and keep the citizens on side.

Combat can be resolved using a simplified chart system or played out ship to ship in 3D space.

400 counters

game anatomy
Complexity3.1 / 5
BGG rating6.6 / 10
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CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.816
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BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century is played by 2 players.
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A game of BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
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BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century is recommended from age 12.
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BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.1 out of 5.
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