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Sword and the Stars, The

By: SPI

Type: Boxed Game

Product Line: War Games - Science Fiction - Boxed Games (SPI)

Last Stocked on 9/23/2024

Product Info

Title
Sword and the Stars, The
Publisher
SPI
Category
Sub-category
Author
Eric Smith
Publish Year
1981
Dimensions
9x11x1"
NKG Part #
11440
MFG. Part #
SPI3340
Type
Boxed Game
Age Range
12 Years and Up
# Players
1 - 5 Players
Game Length
240 Minutes

Description

Sword and the Stars sets the stage for interstellar conflict between vying empires on such a scale (the map depicts about 1/4 of a spiral galaxy) that individual ships and even fleets become insignificant. You pay for and resolve entire interstellar campaigns with cards representing massive scale investment of manpower and resources over 4 Earth years of operations, each player round representing the passage of 20 years. Players direct the fate of interstellar empires through expansion or consolidation by means of conquests, raids, governing, building planetary defenses, commerce, and diplomacy.
Ten scenarios (including the "Galactic Cycle" campaign game) are supplied. A "short" game will depict a period lasting about 200 years, while for the long "grand campaign" scenario it is recommended to play "at least" 1000 years. Includes 400 counters, 58 year cards, a 17 x 22" map depicting a total of 42 star systems. Maximum 5 players (3-4 recommended).