1980Redmond Aksel Simonsen
- Videos
- 5
- Creators
- 3
Mostly reviews and how-to-play
2 players60 minMedium weight
BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century
1977Brad Hessel, Redmond Aksel Simonsen
- Videos
- 8
- Creators
- 2
Mainly playthroughs. BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, and 5 recorded sessions.
2 players
120 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
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
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Which BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century video should I watch?
BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century has 8 videos from 2 creators: 1 review, 2 how-to-play guides and 5 playthroughs. They date from 2023 to November 2024.
To learn the rules, start with "Battlefleet Mars Tactical Rules" by calandale, which runs 54 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "BattleFleet Mars (SPI) Review & How to Play" by Tabletop Sci-Fi. To see it played, watch "Battlefleet Mars 1st Pallas 2 & wrap" by calandale, one of 5 playthroughs.
If you like it, try WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault, Damocles Mission, Year of the Rat: Vietnam, 1972 – Deluxe Edition and Chickamauga: The Last Victory, 20 September 1863, also by Redmond Aksel Simonsen.
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About BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century
From BoardGameGeek:
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
Designers
Brad Hessel, Redmond Aksel Simonsen
Artist
Redmond Aksel Simonsen
Publisher
SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
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Mechanics
Area MovementGrid Movement