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1990BGG rank #4,347

Star Fleet Battles: Captain's Edition Basic Set

by Stephen V. Cole · Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc.

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Players1–6
Time180m
ComplexityHeavy
Age12+

About the game

What is Star Fleet Battles: Captain's Edition Basic Set?

The lead product of Star Fleet Battles Captain's Edition. This is the fourth edition in the Star Fleet Battles series, and it is the current edition. There have been two major reprintings of the rules, each of which incorporates some errata and cleanup in the rules in 1999 and 2005. These can be identified by a year printed on the lower part of the front cover (of the books, not the front cover of the box). Re-implements: Star Fleet Battles Star Fleet Battles Designer's Edition Star Fleet Battles Commander's Edition

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Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridMovement PointsScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulation

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Movies / TV / Radio themeScience FictionWargame

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