
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,258
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Crimson Skies
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2003

2006
Rules assistance for Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Chuck Kallenbach, Ethan Pasternack, Jim Long, Tyler Bielman, Matt Robinson, and Brook Willeford and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
A collectible card game based on the SCI FI Channel series "Battlestar Galactica". From the Press Release: Game play will mirror the intrigue of the television show: Players won’t know whom to trust, who the Cylon agents are or where the next attack will come from! Players will battle for ownership of resources and influence in order to control the fleet.
Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game is 30 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 Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game for ages 14 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.
Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game are: Chuck Kallenbach, Ethan Pasternack, Jim Long, Tyler Bielman, Matt Robinson, and Brook Willeford. 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 Battlestar Galactica Collectible Card Game 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.