Battleship Galaxies

[Dad_Scaper]

Ry, please tell me that an 11 year old who is very competitive in the local 'Scape scene, won a tournament even, could handle it.

Say 'yes,' please.

Also, I know this is ridiculously premature ("rediculously," as it's spelled on the internet), but have there been or are there, shall we say, game expansions related to the same NDA? Hmm???

[Rÿchean]

It depends on the kid.

I do not think the typical 8 yr old is going to have the patience and understanding to effectively play.

I guess a 10 yr old or 11 yr could be fine. (again, depending on the kid)

[Ace Histoli]

Eagerly awaiting release over here as well... Maybe hopefully Hasbro will allow some preview-y goodness before July?
I mean, they totally should build the hype, right? Totally.

Right?

[Robotech Master]

I agree it needs a tad bit more hype just before release. It received some attention on Board Games Geek when a little press release was given with the preview images, and some sites reported those images and info, but not much since then; and I think I would have only heard about the game because I'm on an HS site where you're naturally going to hear about a new CVN game.

[Teamski]

Three Moves Forward Podcast discusses Battleship Galaxies. Go to 21:45. There is a boarding ability that reminds me of a galactic version of Mind Shackle. Very interesting!

http://flashofsteel.com/index.php/20...tcon-vacation/

-Ski

[gamjuven]

Originally Posted by Teamski

Three Moves Forward Podcast discusses Battleship Galaxies. Go to 21:45. There is a boarding ability that reminds me of a galactic version of Mind Shackle. Very interesting!

http://flashofsteel.com/index.php/20...tcon-vacation/

-Ski

Thanks for the heads up Teamski! I wish I could listen to it. Is there a text version or just the Battleship Galaxies review somewhere by any chance?

[gamjuven]

Gotcha, thanks Ry! Hey and any more inside tips/session reviews/other info would be awesome! I look forward to playing in the first tournament for this game at Gencon!

[Rÿchean]

I only let those tidboits go because the interview references those mechanics.

I am playing in that event at GenCon, too.

[Lord Trask]

Originally Posted by Rÿchean

I am playing in that event at GenCon, too.

I specifically looked for a BG tournament at Gencon.

BGM1119912Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Thursday 4:00 PM 2 hrs $2 4
BGM1119913Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Thursday 6:00 PM 2 hrs $2 0
BGM1119914Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Friday 3:00 PM 2 hrs $2 7
BGM1119915Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Friday 5:00 PM 2 hrs $2 8
BGM1119916Battleship Galaxies - Dead Zone Battles Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Saturday 3:00 PM 4 hrs $4 2

Not seeing it.

BTW, Ry: Will multiple sets be a good idea in the future? I'm willing to get multiple copies, but not sure if I should.

[Teamski]

It will be an awesome game. I really feel it will scratch that Heroscape itch one energy allocation point at a time. Each squadron and large ship has its own card, much like squads and heroes in Heroscape.

I am thrilled that they verified that the large ships can carry the squadrons around. A very nice touch indeed. No mention of the "space glyphs" but I am sure they are there.

I wonder if there will be 3D terrain in the expansions, i.e. planets, asteroids, etc. That would really be cool! Imagine a planitary version of the Marro hive, capable of launching fighters!

-Ski

[dra(gon)]

i like it !
the word expansions chills me !!! new charakters and ships.

the only thing that is for me not clear is,
is there an epic Battleship Galaxies modus.
that you can use 2 core games or even sips from the 2nd game.

it seems a gig plus a few charakters must go on more ships.

but the a1, and b4 things seems there is only 1 game board and more ships could be more desaster.

so im hooked up for the expansion and who the game could expanded

[Rÿchean]

Originally Posted by Lord Trask

I specifically looked for a BG tournament at Gencon.

BGM1119912Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Thursday 4:00 PM2 hrs $2 4
BGM1119913Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Thursday 6:00 PM2 hrs $2 0
BGM1119914Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Friday 3:00 PM2 hrs $2 7
BGM1119915Battleship Galaxies – The Saturn Offensive Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Friday 5:00 PM2 hrs $2 8
BGM1119916Battleship Galaxies - Dead Zone Battles Battleship Galaxies, 1st Edition
Saturday 3:00 PM4 hrs $4 2

Not seeing it.

Dead Zone Battles...it is the last one.

Says tournament in the description but not the title:

Game ID: BGM1119916
Gaming Group / Company: Heroscapers
Title: Battleship Galaxies - Dead Zone Battles
Description: 16 player tournament, 4 round swiss. We will be using the Dead Zone Battle mission from the Saturn Offensive game set. Players can bring their own 42 point army or play a supplied army. Prizes will be awarded.

Originally Posted by Lord Trask

BTW, Ry: Will multiple sets be a good idea in the future? I'm willing to get multiple copies, but not sure if I should.

Start with one and then make a decision.