
- 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
2019
Rules assistance for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Raptor (SAR/ECM)
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Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Raptor (SAR/ECM) is an expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set released in 2019 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, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
The Raptor is designed to play multiple roles, ranging from reconnaissance and scouting, to supporting missions with electronic countermeasures and deploying additional firepower. It is slower and less maneuverable than a Viper, but it is capable of short-range FTL jumps and can be armed to fight back Cylons. The Raptor SAR/ECM is an excellent tactical craft for search-and-rescue operations, as well as for transport of military forces and technicians. It can also be equipped for short and medium range scans of spacecraft signatures and planet surfaces. Contents: 1 Raptor 1 Gaming Base 1 Ship Card 1 Maneuver Deck Set of pilot Cards
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Raptor (SAR/ECM) 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 – Raptor (SAR/ECM) 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 – Raptor (SAR/ECM) 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 – Raptor (SAR/ECM) belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 – Raptor (SAR/ECM) 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 – Raptor (SAR/ECM) 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.