How many players is Starship Troopers?

Starship Troopers plays with 1–2 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Starship Troopers take to play?

A game of Starship Troopers takes 120 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Starship Troopers any good?

Starship Troopers rates 6.5/10 from 1,191 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a novel-based / science fiction game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.

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Starship Troopers (1976)

1–2 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 1–2
Play time: 120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 1–2 players aged 12+ who like novel-based games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Starship Troopers

Simulation of conflicts between Terrans and aliens, ripped from the pages of Heinlein

Novel-based Science Fiction Wargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Ratio / Combat Results Table · Designer: Randall C. Reed

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Starship Troopers FAQ

How many players is Starship Troopers?: Starship Troopers plays with 1–2 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Starship Troopers take to play?: A game of Starship Troopers takes 120 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Starship Troopers any good?: Starship Troopers rates 6.5/10 from 1,191 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a novel-based / science fiction game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.