BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century (1977)

BattleFleet Mars

BattleFleet Mars is a science fiction board wargame published by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) in 1977. The game simulates combat in the inner solar system, with one player controlling spaceships owned by rich Earth corporations that have made vast amounts of money from mining in the asteroid belt, and the other player controlling spaceships used by miners on Mars and on asteroids who are seeking independence from Terran control. The planets and asteroids on the map change position as they orbit around the sun, resulting in different distances between planets at various points during the game. The game was designed by Brad Hessel and Redmond A. Simonsen, and Simonsen also supplied the graphics and cover art.

Why is BattleFleet Mars Popular?

BattleFleet Mars was a bestseller for six months after its publication in 1977. The game is significant for its unique theme and Gameplay Mechanics of BattleFleet Mars, which allow players to simulate space combat in the inner solar system.

Game Components of BattleFleet Mars

– 22″ x 28″ map
– 200 counters
– 16-page rulebook
– 2 six-sided dice

Game Setup of BattleFleet Mars

Players set up the game by placing counters on the map to represent spaceships and planets. The game includes rules for randomly determining the starting positions of the spaceships.

Gameplay Mechanics of BattleFleet Mars

BattleFleet Mars is a two-player game in which players take turns moving their spaceships and engaging in combat. The game includes rules for different types of combat, including tactical and strategic versions. The planets and asteroids on the map change position as they orbit around the sun, resulting in different distances between planets at various points during the game.

Game Objective of BattleFleet Mars

The objective of the game is to destroy the other player’s spaceships and gain control of the solar system.

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