Battle for the Galaxy: Zylatron (1986)

About this game

In the year 5,000 in the galaxy of Zylatron, wars are no longer fought. Supremacy is decided on the Great Board of Zylatron. When you play Battle for the Galaxy: Zylatron, you become one of the battle planners of the galaxy of Zylatron. There are 5 main planets in the galaxy- Zull, Amazar, Zarb, Opton, and the central planet of Zylon. On each turn, players move 3 pieces. Your aim is to gain control of the galaxy (control of the board) by landing a warrior on the enemy control headquarters position or by removing all the other players' warriors from the board. A tactical wargame, using a colorful gameboard and interlocking playing pieces in the form of battle stars, star fighters, warriors, and missiles.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.1/5 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.