The Company War (1983)

About this game

This game is based upon C. J. Cherryh's Hugo winning Downbelow Station novel. It uses area like movement between jump points for starships to move around a map of explored space. Conflict can either be resolved strategically or in an optional tactical hex and counter method. The game's victory is determined on how many supplies can be delivered or enemy destroyed.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.