Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Edition Basic Set
A board game by Stephen V. Cole
A moderate amount of text on components is needed during play.
1-6 Players 180 minutes High
Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Simulation, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points
Science Fiction, Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme
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Description
Get ready to explore the galaxy and engage in epic space battles with Star Fleet Battles: Captain's Edition Basic Set. This classic board game, first published in 1990, is a must-play for fans of science fiction and wargames. Designed by Stephen V. Cole, it offers a unique and challenging experience for 1 to 6 players, with each game session lasting around 180 minutes. With its intricate rules and mechanics, including dice rolling, grid movement, and hexagon grids, it may take some time to learn, but the payoff is well worth the effort. As a simulation game, Star Fleet Battles: Captain's Edition Basic Set drops players into the midst of a futuristic conflict, where they must navigate complex scenarios and missions to emerge victorious. The game's moderate language dependence means that players will need to refer to crib sheets or paste-ups to keep track of the game's nuances, but this only adds to the immersive experience. With its rich theme and engaging gameplay, this game is sure to appeal to fans of movies, TV, and radio shows set in space. As the lead product in the Star Fleet Battles series, this basic set is the perfect introduction to the world of Star Fleet Battles, and its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal.
Expansions
Star Fleet Battles
Module R2 – Reinforcements 1
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Advanced Missions
2-12 Players
240 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Tactics Manual
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Captain's Log #10
0-2 Players
0 minutes
High
Captain's Log #11
0-2 Players
0 minutes
High
Captain's Log #13
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Captain's Log #16
0-2 Players
0 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module S1 – Scenario Book #1
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module S2 – Scenario Book #2
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module C1 – New Worlds 1
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module C2 – New Worlds 2
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module C3 – New Worlds III
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module J – Fighters
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module J2 – Advanced Fighters
0 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module M – Star Fleet Marines
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R1 – Bases & Auxiliaries
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Galactic Conquest
A Star Fleet Universe Campaign Engine
2-12 Players
120 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Campaign Designer's Handbook
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module P3 – Scenarios – 1
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module P4 – Marines!
2-3 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Yeoman – Captains Module A+
0 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module C4 – Fleet Training Centers
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module D2 – Tournament Tactics
0 Players
0 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module K – Fast Patrol Ships
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R10 – The New Cruisers
2 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R3 – Reinforcements 2
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R4 – Reinforcements 3
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R5 – Battleships
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R6 – Fast Warships
0 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R7 – Dreadnoughts at War
2-6 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module R9 – The Ships That Never Were
0 Players
0 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module X1 – The X-Ships
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module Y1 – The Early Years
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Captain's Log #1
2 Players
0 minutes
High
Captain's Log #15
0-2 Players
0 minutes
High
Captain's Log #17
2-3 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Captain's Log #2
2 Players
90 minutes
High
Captain's Log #29
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Captain's Log #39
2-3 Players
120 minutes
High
Captain's Log #4
2-6 Players
90 minutes
High
Captain's Log #8
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Captain's Log #9
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module D1 – Veterans Master Ship Chart
0-2 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module P1
0 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module P2 – X-Ships
0-2 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module P5 – Lyran Democratic Republic
2-3 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Captain's Module T – Tournament Book
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module B – Terrain Maps
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module C3A – Andromedan Threat File
2-24 Players
120 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module C5 – The Magellanic Cloud
1-6 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module D3 – Booms & Saucers
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module F1 – The Jindarians
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module G1 – Master Annex File
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module G2 – Master Annexes
0 Players
0 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module H1 – Megahex
1-4 Players
60 minutes
Simple
Star Fleet Battles
Module T – Tournament Battles
2-12 Players
0 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module W – Space Battle Maps
1-4 Players
0 minutes
Simple
Star Fleet Battles
Stellar Shadow Journal #1
2-3 Players
120 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Module G3 – Master Annex File
2-6 Players
120 minutes
Unknown
Star Fleet Battles
Module R11 – Support Ships
2-12 Players
180 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module R12 – Unusual Ships
2-10 Players
60 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module R8 – System Defense Command
2-6 Players
180 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module X1R – X-Ship Reinforcements
2-12 Players
180 minutes
High
Star Fleet Battles
Module Y2 – Early Years II
2-12 Players
180 minutes
Medium
Star Fleet Battles
Module Y3 – Early Years III
2-12 Players
180 minutes
Unknown
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