Cover art for Freedom in the Galaxy: The Star Rebellions, 5764 AD

Freedom in the Galaxy: The Star Rebellions, 5764 AD

1979 · BGG
Avg rating
6.76
Bayes rating
5.79
Weight
3.96 (Heavy)
Players
2
Playtime
20 hr
Ratings count
727

Log in or make an account to save this game to your lists.

Description

First published by SPI and obviously inspired by Star Wars. Some of the character names are anagrams of SPI employees.

"Freedom in the Galaxy: The Star Rebellions, 5764 AD" is a medium complexity strategic and tactical wargame of galactic conquest. Can a small band of valiant rebels withstand the oppression of the mighty Galactic Empire?

The map board schematically represents over 30 solar systems. Unit types include armed forces, spaceships, Imperial characters and individual Rebels. The Rebel player must start insurrections on various planets hoping to cause a domino effect and topple the Empire's power base. The Imperial player must garrison planets, quash rebellion and conduct diplomatic missions to maintain a high loyalty factor. There are three levels of complexity to the game system. Combat is dice-based and cross-referenced on various Combat Results Tables (CRT).

The game consists of a map board, 140 character cards, 400 die cut counters, a Galactic Guide, numerous playing aids and a RuleBook.



Mechanics

Action / Event Area Movement Dice Rolling Events Paper-and-Pencil Ratio / Combat Results Table Roles with Asymmetric Information Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Secret Unit Deployment Variable Set-up

Themes

Movies / TV / Radio theme Political Science Fiction Theme Robots

Publishers

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) The Avalon Hill Game Co

Designers

Howard Barasch John H. Butterfield