- BGG rank
- BGG #4,474
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Star Fleet Battles: Captain's Edition Basic Set
- 1–6 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 1990
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Captain's Log #2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.0/5
Rules assistant for Captain's Log #2
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Captain's Log #2 is an expansion for Star Fleet Battles released in 1983 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen V. Cole and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
CAPTAIN'S LOG #2 features the short story and scenario, REFINER'S FIRE, by James Ashauer. The story details the Romulan attempt to destroy the Gorn Heavy Cruiser Reptilicon as a prelude to an invasion of the Gorn Confederation. The decisive battle occurred at the Gorn/Federation border. The Scenario allows up to four players to recreate this climactic final battle. The second feature of CAPTAIN'S LOG #2 is "Who's Who in the Star Fleet Universe." A brief background is given on the key people who are involved in the continuing creation of the STAR FLEET BATTLES gaming system. CAPTAIN'S LOG #2 also includes the new Impulse Movement Charts for 8, 16, and 24 Impulses and three new Command Cruisers: The Gorn Allosaurus Rex, the Hydran Lord Marshal, and the Romulan Superhawk. Over twenty new scenarios are included in CAPTAIN'S LOG #2. Some scenario titles are: "Mutiny on the Demonslayer," "A Question of Franchise," "Ambush!," and "The Rain of Terror." Also included is the Campaign Game "The Expedition" which allows players to recreate the Hydran attempt to drive through the Klingon Empire.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc.
- Task Force Games
Questions and answers
Captain's Log #2 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 Captain's Log #2 is 90 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 Captain's Log #2 for ages 12 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.
Captain's Log #2 has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Captain's Log #2 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Captain's Log #2 are: Stephen V. Cole. 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 Captain's Log #2 as an expansion for Star Fleet Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Fleet Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Star Fleet Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.