
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Star Strike Vessel Compendium #1: Adventurer Class
- 2 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1989

1988
Rules assistance for Space Master: Star Strike
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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Space Master: Star Strike is a board game released in 1988 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kevin Barrett and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Hexagon Grid.
From the box: Starcraft Combat in the Far Future Iron Crown Enterprises presents Space Master: Star Strike, a fast-paced boardgame of starcraft combat in the far future. Simulate deep-space battles involving any number of vessels. Dogfight with small but lethal SMAC fighters or deploy Line Cuisers to slug it out with a death dealing Dreadnought. Expanded by: Star Strike Vessel Compendium #1: Adventurer Class Star Strike Vessel Compendium #2: Pursuit Class Star Strike Vessel Compendium #3: Imperial Ships
Space Master: Star Strike 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 Space Master: Star Strike is 120 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 Space Master: Star Strike 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.
Space Master: Star Strike has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Space Master: Star Strike belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are 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 Space Master: Star Strike are: Kevin Barrett. 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 Space Master: Star Strike 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.