The Company War (1983)

The Company War is a 1983 board wargame published by Mayfair Games, based on American writer C. J. Cherryh’s 1982 science fiction novel, “Downbelow Station”. The game is popular and significant due to its connection to the science fiction genre and its unique Gameplay Mechanics of The Company War.

Game Components of The Company War:

– Board
– Starship miniatures
– Cardboard tokens
– Rulebook

Game Setup of The Company War:

– Prepare the board by placing the starship miniatures and cardboard tokens on their designated spaces.
– Each player chooses a faction and takes control of their starship.
– Determine the starting player and begin the game.

Gameplay Mechanics of The Company War:

– The game uses area movement between jump points for starships to move around a map.
– Players take turns moving their starships and engaging in combat.
– Combat is resolved through a combination of dice rolls and card play.
– The game ends when one player eliminates all opposing starships or captures the enemy’s home base.

Game Objective of The Company War:

– The objective of The Company War is to eliminate all opposing starships or capture the enemy’s home base while minimizing losses and maximizing control over the map.

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