Azhanti High Lightning (1980)

About this game

From the rulebook: "Azhanti High Lightning" is a wargame of close-action combat between individuals on board a large military spaceship. The game covers the weapons and personal abilities which can reasonably be expected aboard a starship; tactics and strategies then become the realm of player input. A variety of scenarios are provided, and many more can be generated using the components included in the game." A "square and counter" supplement to Traveler, similar to Snapshot. Each turn is 15 seconds, each square 1.5 meters, counters represent one individual or animal.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 16.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 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.