Science Fiction Board Games

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The Planetary Union of the Andromeda galaxy wants wealthy traders from Earth to invest in their economy, but they want to limit those investments. To control such investments, they have allocated three orbiting economic centers above each of their most important planets for development by Earth interests. This keeps the strange Earthlings off their planets and also creates competition among the many Earth companies interested in such development. The Planetary Union hopes this competition will br ing them even more money for these investments as the Earthlings compete for the best centers. To keep the Earthlings from conspiring amongst themselves to divide up the economic centers on their own with secret agreements, the Planetary Union requires th at all trades be done under their watchful eyes. They also have spies probing for such secret negotiations and will eliminate traders who are caught in such activities.

Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game is an exciting game of mistrust, intrigue, and the struggle for survival which places each player in the role of one of ten of their favorite characters from the show. Each playable character has their own abilities and weaknesses, and all must work together in order for humanity to have any hope of survival. However, one or more players in every game secretly is secretly a Cylon, and wants the humans to perish. This cooperative game requires each player to work together in order to win. If the humans reach their objective before the Cylons can sabotage their plans, the game is won!

Bring the game of "Alien Politics" to your table with the board game, Cosmic Encounter! Based on the earlier version (first published in 1977) it brings back some of the aliens from the original game (such as the Oracle, Loser, and the Clone), and brings with it new mechanisms and races. With fifty different alien races to choose from, players pick one and assume the role of the leader. Each race possess its own unique characteristics that help expedite its goal for galactic domination! The first player who establishes five colonies (on five separate planets) outside of there own home system wins the game. This game requires a culmination of might, diplomacy, and shrewd tactics in order to win - with no two games are ever the same!

Build your own space ship from the available prefabricated components, and fly it to the Periphery. Of course, you may have to eat a loss, but any profits you make along the way are yours to keep, and Corporation Incorporated will pay you a bonus for quick delivery. It's possible that you will end up with an insurmountable debt and finish your days panhandling on the streets of Deneb III, but if Lady Luck should smile upon you, you just might find yourself among the 10 billion richest people in the Galaxy!

Halley's Revenge is a strategy game with the excitement of a high-speed chase. The object of the game is to capture as many of your opponent's satellites as possible before the comet takes over the board. Halley's Revenge has no limit to its wrath--it moves at an incredible rate, gobbling up everything in its path. Halley's comet occupies more and more spaces, satellite movement becomes more and more difficult. Run if you can, but Halley's comet is out for revenge. Approximate playing time, depending on the number of players, is between 20 and 30 minutes. The game is for two to four players, ages 8 to adult.

Relive the adventure of Jules Verne's classic novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth! Lead Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans down the crater of an Icelandic volcano, through a dense forest of giant mushrooms, across a turbulent underground ocean, and hurled back up an Italian volcano! Find amazing fossils, collect precious gold, and out maneuver difficult obstacles. With a mixture of clever navigating, critical equipment, and a little luck, you will successfully abscond with the best treasures. The player who escapes with the most valuable collection of treasure is the winner!

Dawn on the moon. The brilliant blue Earth rises above the crater's edge. Amid the lunar dust in the cold emptiness that is the lunar atmosphere, you can feel the strength and power of the train rushing by, but you can not hear it... One can't help but wonder at the willfulness of the human race, shaping the universe one rock at a time. From dome to dome, installation to mine to city, all the settlements on the moon must be connected by rail. There are no roads for cars, no atmosphere for airplanes. The only economical solution is rail. High speed, high capacity, reliable, efficient. Are you up to the challenge? Can you drive the rail lines from Sinus Iridum to Mare Nectarus?

In Mission Red Planet, you run a large mining company financing the secret exploration of the Martian underground. You have recruited the best specialists in all areas of expertise and you need to make the best use of your nine character's powers to charter shuttles to Mars and take control of the regions where the most valuable minerals will be found. The Scientist can make new discoveries. The Secret Agent can force the quick launch of a rocket but the Saboteur can blow it up before it leaves the launch pad. The Pilot can change a shuttle's destination while the Soldier can kill an enemy astronaut on Mars. You'll also have to watch out for mining accidents, radioactive rocks, and your competition. Spaceships are ready for take-off and the Red Planet awaits...

Neuroshima Hex! takes place in a post-apocalyptic world following a great war between humans and machines. Players choose which one of the four armies (Hegemony, Outpost, Moloch, or Borgo) they will control. Players then begin to take turns strategically placing their Action and Board tiles to attack enemy Headquarters, each of which has 20 "hit points" at the beginning of the game. Battles ensue between opposing players with the possibility of a "Final Battle" at the end of the game as tiles get used up. The game ends when the Final Battle is over or when the Toughness points of an HQ is reduced to zero. Neuroshima Hex! is a unique tactical board game that plays in just about 40 minutes.

Blast off into a learning journey through space! Be the first to collect all the planets in the solar system by answering the True/False questions on the cards. Watch out for the black hole, asteroid belt and supernova, or you might get lost in space. Fun game with two challenging levels teaches fascinating facts about our solar system. Includes game board, 4 astronaut playing pieces. spinner, 132 question cards, planet fact sheet and instructions. For 2-4 players.

In Race for the Galaxy, Players build galactic civilizations by game cards that represent worlds or technical and social developments.Each round consists of one or more of five possible phases. In each round, each player secretly and simultaneously chooses one of seven different action cards and then reveals it. Only the selected phases occur. The player who best manages his cards, phase and bonus selections, and card powers to build the greatest space empire, wins. Ages 12 and up, 2 to 4 players.

Risk 2210 is the game of global domination and beyond! The world is at war, and as the leader of one of the warring factions you control the destiny of your people. On and above the Earth you must marshal your forces, send forth your troops, hire the right commanders, and crush your enemies. Build alliances if you dare, but also be wary of those who call you friend. Spend your energy wisely. Enlist the commanders with the right commands and you can gain the power you need to conquer the world and beyond. This set includes all pieces to play the classic Risk game as well as the 2210 A.D. version which features expanded game play.

Your planet has developed into the most successful trading power in the solar system thanks to limitless resources, huge mega-cities and enormous mining complexes. Time has been your most important ally during your planet's growth. In Space Dealer, players simultaneously control their planets through the tactical use of sand timers. Players race against time to generate goods and deliver them to each other or to the neutral planets to earn victory points. They can also bring new cards into play or do research to improve their abilities. All actions require at least one flip of a sand timer but each player only gets two timers! Adding immensely to the fun of Space Dealer is the fact that it is played in real time to a 30 minute soundtrack (or timer) that intensifies the game play. After exactly 30 minutes, the game ends and the owner of the most successful trading planet wins the game.

Spaceopoly is a space-age real estate game that is fast paced, exciting and full of adventure! Fasten your seat belt, roll the dice, and begin your fantasy voyage into the far reaches of our solar system. To build your financial empire, your mission is to build monopolies within the planet systems. Complete a special assignment while avoiding bankruptcy and the many perils of space travel. Fast moving, exciting, and full of adventure!

Which race will you fight for? Three powerful alien races battle for control of the galaxy. Whether you choose to lead the versatile Terran, mysterious Protoss, or voracious Zerg, in Starcraft: The Board Game youll command an army like no other in the universe! Including a total of over 180 plastic figures and dozens of unit types, Starcraft: The Board Game features an innovative modular board of varying sizes which guarantees a new experience each and every game.

In a flash, two Starfarers from the Catan space fleet have been thrown through a mysterious wormhole into an unknown galaxy. Lost, dazed an unable to find their way home, and with limited resources, the brave explorers face a seemingly hopeless situation, until they meet four peaceful alien races. These friendly aliens offer them limited aid and will guide them home if they can meet the high standards required for entrance into the Galactic Advisory Council. Now you can take the role of a Starfarer and daringly brave the unknown reaches of space! Battle dastardly pirates, explore & colonize new worlds, strike vital trade agreements, performing missions of mercy, rescues, and interventions, all while improving and preparing your Starship for the journey home. If you work hard, choose your course carefully and with vigor, you will attain membership in the Council and learn the way home. The game is for 2 players and takes about 60 minutes to play.

In The Great Space Race, a racing game of interstellar proportions, players compete to be the first ship to complete three laps or to be the last remaining ship in play. Sometimes a race is about survival and sometimes it's just about hauling tentacle to the finish line. The dispersion of equipment, major events and, most importantly, play styles can all factor into this. Needless to say, every game is diferent and each provides its own unique challenges.

Welcome to a galaxy of epic conquest, interstellar trade, and political intrigue! Twilight Imperium is an exciting board game in which players seek to build a galactic empire by the cunning use of strategy, diplomacy, and resource management. By taking on the role of a great interstellar race, players will seek the ultimate goal: to claim the Imperial Throne on Mecatol Rex and lead the galaxy to a new age of glory. But the road to the Imperial Throne is long and the galaxy holds many dangers. Do you have what it takes to lead your race out of the troubled Twilight Age? Do you have the determination to move your race forward using a balance of diplomacy, careful planning, and the use of force? Are you ready to direct the scientific development, military might, and economic growth for an entire interstellar civilization? If so, your time has come!

See Also: Science Fiction Arcade Games, Star Wars Board Games