
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,606
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sails of Glory
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2013

Expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set
2021
Rules assistance for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set
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Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set is an expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrea Angiolino and Andrea Mainini and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation.
In Battlestar Galactica – Starship Battles, players take control of Colonial and Cylon spaceships and face each other in furious dogfights and daring missions. The innovative game system features easy to learn rules, a unique set of maneuver cards for each spaceship, and two exclusive devices — the control panel and the rotating miniature base (included in each Spaceship Pack). You will be able to relive the exciting combat sequences from the TV series on your tabletop, just a few minutes after opening the box! This set, Battlestar Galactica – Additional Counter Set Expansion Pack, includes four punchboards with the full set of damage counters, special counters and markers as FTL markers, special templates as Asteroid Fields, Planetoid and Spaceship base templates, and all the cardboard accessories from the Battlestar Galactica Starship Battles Starter Set. Increase the number of spaceships you can play with, and the variety of scenarios you can play, with this Additional Counter Set. —description from the publisher On december 29, 2020, Ares games announced that due to end of licensing, this product would only be released as a free PDF. —from the web site of the producer
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set supports 2–4 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 Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set is 30–60 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 Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set for ages 8 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: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Simulation. 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: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set are: Andrea Angiolino and Andrea Mainini. 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: Starship Battles – Additional Counter Set as an expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set to use it. Check that your edition of Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.