Fifth Frontier War
1981 · BGG
Avg rating
6.71
Bayes rating
5.59
Weight
3.09 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2-4
Playtime
6 hr
Ratings count
200
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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
Mechanics
Action Queue Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Ratio / Combat Results Table Simulation
Themes
Science Fiction
Publishers
Designers
Frank Chadwick John Astell Marc W. Miller