Star Trek: Starship Tactical Combat Simulator (1983)

About this game

Step into the command seat of a starship for the Federation, the Klingon Empire, Romulan Star Empire, Gorn Alliance, or an Orion pirate raider with the Star Trek Starship Tactical Combat Simulator. Using an all new and revised system, the Starship Tactical Simulator provides improved rules for: Movement, Deflector Shields, Detailed Starship Damage, Damage Control, Crew Causalities, New Weapons. The game gives you a fast-paced and detailed game of space combat. The rules are presented in a learn-as-you-go, three part format.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.9/5 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.