Sky Galleons of Mars

A game by Frank Chadwick, Marc W. Miller, Loren K. Wiseman

2 - 6 Players 120 minutes Low

Bias, Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Player Elimination, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Three Dimensional Movement, Variable Player Powers

Aviation / Flight, Miniatures, Science Fiction, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Sky Galleons of Mars is a classic board game that combines tactical ship combat with the thrill of exploration in a fantasy Victorian era of space travel. First published in 1988, this game was designed by Frank Chadwick, Marc W. Miller, and Loren K. Wiseman, and is essentially the tactical ship combat game for the Space: 1889 role-playing system. With its unique blend of aviation, miniatures, and science fiction elements, Sky Galleons of Mars offers a distinct naval feel, similar to games like Wooden Ships & Iron Men, but with the added twist of altitude. Players take turns navigating their vessels through a beautifully rendered, three-dimensional hex grid, using a combination of dice rolling, movement points, and variable player powers to outmaneuver their opponents. The game is easy to learn, but offers a range of advanced rules and scenarios to keep things interesting, including options for ramming and grappling, towing, and small arms combat. With seven scenarios and a campaign game mode, Sky Galleons of Mars offers hours of entertainment for 2 to 6 players, and is a great option for fans of science fiction and wargames looking for a challenging and engaging experience that can be completed in about 120 minutes.