Space Fleet (1991)

Space Fleet

“Space Fleet” is a board game published in 1991 by Games Workshop, designed by Jervis Johnson and Andy Jones. The game is set in the Games Workshop fictional Warhammer 40,000 universe and focuses on combat between spacecraft. It can be seen as a precursor to the “Battlefleet Gothic” game.

Why is Space Fleet Popular?

“Space Fleet” is popular and significant because it was Games Workshop’s first attempt to showcase naval combat and fleets in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It introduced players to the concept of space combat and fleet management, which later led to the development of the highly successful “Battlefleet Gothic” game.

Game Components of Space Fleet

The Game Components of Space Fleet include:
– Combat displays for each player, showing the ship’s 4 fire arcs and 12 shield tokens
– Damage tokens
– A board for setting up the players’ ships at opposite ends
– Ships such as the Eldar Wraithships, which had shields on all fire arcs and stronger shields on the front arc

Game Setup of Space Fleet

Each player takes a combat display and sets up their ships at opposite ends of the board. The game is designed for 2-4 players and has a setup time of approximately 10 minutes.

Gameplay Mechanics of Space Fleet

The gameplay involves players taking turns to move their ships and engage in combat. Each player’s combat display shows the ship’s 4 fire arcs, and players distribute shield tokens among the fire arcs. The game is centered on combat between spacecraft, with players aiming to damage their opponents’ ships.

Game Objective of Space Fleet

The objective of the game is to damage or destroy the opposing player’s ships while protecting one’s own ships.

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