Cover of the board game "Asteroid Zero-Four," featuring a stylized outer space scene with an asteroid outfitted with domed structures, satellites, and a spaceship in the forefront, against a starry backdrop with the title in large red and yellow letters at the top. The bottom of the cover notes "Task Force Game #2."
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Asteroid Zero-Four (1979)

Asteroid Zero-Four

Asteroid Zero-Four is a science fiction board wargame published by Task Force Games in 1979. The game is set in the asteroid belt, where American and Soviet miners have been cut off from contact with Earth by a solar storm. The game is a battle royale between two asteroid mining bases controlled by the US and USSR.

Why is Asteroid Zero-Four Popular?

Asteroid Zero-Four is considered an intelligent and challenging game that requires nerves and strategy to play well. It is a slugfest style game that takes massed attacks to saturate the defenses of the opposing base. The game is significant for its unique theme and Gameplay Mechanics of Asteroid Zero-Four.

Game Components of Asteroid Zero-Four

1 game board2 player aid cards2 counter sheets1 rulebook

Game Setup of Asteroid Zero-Four

Players choose which side they want to play as, either the US or USSR. They then place their mining base on their respective asteroid and set up their defenses.

Gameplay Mechanics of Asteroid Zero-Four

Players take turns moving their ships and attacking the opposing base. The game features static defenses such as missiles and lasers that players can use to defend their base.

Game Objective of Asteroid Zero-Four

The objective of the game is to destroy the opposing mining base while protecting your own.

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