- BGG rating
- 7.1
Adventure Class Ships Vol. 1
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1982
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,431
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Azhanti High Lightning
1980
Rules assistance for Azhanti High Lightning
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–16 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Azhanti High Lightning
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Azhanti High Lightning is a board game released in 1980 for 2–16 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Frank Chadwick and Marc W. Miller and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Adventure Class Ships Vol. 2
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1982
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About the game
From the rulebook: "Azhanti High Lightning" is a wargame of close-action combat between individuals on board a large military spaceship. The game covers the weapons and personal abilities which can reasonably be expected aboard a starship; tactics and strategies then become the realm of player input. A variety of scenarios are provided, and many more can be generated using the components included in the game." A "square and counter" supplement to Traveler, similar to Snapshot. Each turn is 15 seconds, each square 1.5 meters, counters represent one individual or animal.
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Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
- Game Designers' Workshop (GDW Games)
Questions and answers
Azhanti High Lightning supports 2–16 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Azhanti High Lightning is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Azhanti High Lightning for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Azhanti High Lightning has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Azhanti High Lightning belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Azhanti High Lightning are: Frank Chadwick and Marc W. Miller. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Azhanti High Lightning as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.