Star Fighters

Rapid Fire

A game by Michael Dunsmore, Jordan Nichols

1 - 4 Players 20 - 40 minutes Medium

Dice Rolling, Player Elimination, Real-Time

Aviation / Flight, Dice, Miniatures, Science Fiction

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Star Fighters: Rapid Fire is the ultimate game for anyone looking for a thrilling experience of tactical starship combat. In this real-time dice rolling game, 1 to 4 players can engage in a dog fight, either solo or in teams, to prove who is the superior pilot. With multiple modes of play, including 1 vs 1, 3 player free-for-all, 2 vs 2, or a solo mode where a single starfighter attacks an orbital space station, the game offers a unique experience each time you play. The game's normal complexity rules make it easy for board game enthusiasts to learn and dive into the action. In the heat of the battle, players simultaneously roll and re-roll their command dice, assigning them to their starfighter's systems, and when ready, shout "Fire!" to end the real-time phase and move to the tactical phase. Here, players take turns activating their charged systems, firing torpedoes or lasers, maneuvering around the map, and adjusting their shields. The game requires a perfect balance of real-time pressure and tactical decision-making, and it only ends when one starfighter is destroyed. The pilot who delivers the final blow gets all the glory, making Star Fighters: Rapid Fire a game that's full of excitement and suspense from start to finish, all within a playtime of just 20 to 40 minutes.