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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

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Novel-basedScience FictionWargame

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

Players: 1P · 2P

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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.