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Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games) ยท 1981

Fifth Frontier War

Rating
6.8 /10
Votes
207
Weight
3.0 /5
Players
2โ€“4
Time
240โ€“360 min

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Description

A basic hex-and-counter wargame set in the Spinward Marches of the Traveller RPG universe. Designed as a campaign aid for Traveller but a playable game on its own. Movement of units are generally pre-plotted and executed simultaneously, combat then occurring where necessary. Each turn is one week, each hex one parsec. Components: 22" X 26" Game Map; 720 Counters; Four 8.5" x 11" Chart Sheets; Two Dice Box

Categories
Science FictionWargame
Mechanics
Action QueueDice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridRatio / Combat Results TableSimulation
Designers
John AstellFrank ChadwickMarc W. Miller

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