Gammarauders (1987)

Gammarauders

Gammarauders is a post-apocalyptic board wargame published by TSR, Inc. in 1987. The game takes place in the distant future during a time period called the Gamma Age, after nuclear war has devastated much of the world, leaving a few pockets of civilization separated by vast expanses of wasteland called “The Big Nada.” Two major power groups formed after the war: The Gammarauders (who seek to rebuild the world) and the Slugnoids (who seek to dominate it). Among the ranks of the Gammarauders is a man named Professor Womba, inventor of the Womba Process. Each player plays a large cybernetic creature known as a bioborg, which wanders about a radioactive science fiction landscape.

Why is Gammarauders Popular?

Gammarauders is a classic board game that has gained a cult following over the years. It is significant for its unique post-apocalyptic setting and its innovative Gameplay Mechanics of Gammarauders. The game is also notable for its association with a 10-issue comic book series.

Game Components of Gammarauders

– 12 hexagonal terrain tiles that can be arranged in almost limitless combinations to create the game board
– 108 weapon, army reinforcement, and esoteric weapon cards
– 3 Bioborg playing pieces

Game Setup of Gammarauders

Players choose a side to play as, either the Gammarauders or the Slugnoids. They then set up the game board using the hexagonal terrain tiles and place their bioborg playing pieces on the board.

Gameplay Mechanics of Gammarauders

Players take turns moving their bioborgs around the game board and engaging in combat with enemy bioborgs. Combat is resolved using a combination of dice rolls and card play.

Game Objective of Gammarauders

The objective of the game is to defeat the opposing player’s bioborgs and capture their fortresses.

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