Battle Rider (1994)

About this game

Battle Rider is a stand alone scifi game, maps are compatible to Brilliant Lances. From the box: Battle Rider is the game of squadron and fleet combat in GDW´s Traveller universe. Battle Rider gives you fast-moving fleet combat without the need for roleplaying levels of detail. Interactive game turn sequences and hidden task force rules emphasize decision-making, tactics, and bluffing instead of game mechanics. Unique diceless game system utilizes battle resolution cards for all sensor, evasion, and firing tasks.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.9/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.