Battlestar Galactica (1984)

About this game

"Players can fly either Colonial Vipers or Cylon Raiders, using a simple system for simultaneous action. They plan their moves, and plot them on an easy-to-us plotting sheet, hoping to outmaneuver their opponents. Then they execute their moves, get the enemy in their sights and FIRE!" A game of outer space ship-to-ship battles between the Colonial Vipers, Cylon Raiders, Battlestars, and Cylon base ships. Inspired by the TV series.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 12.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 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.