
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Star Fleet Battles: Federation Master Starship Book
- 2–12 players
- 180 min
- 2014

2004
Rules assistance for Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook
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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Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook is a board game released in 2004 ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen V. Cole and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Hexagon Grid.
Part of the Star Fleet Battles Captain's Edition line. Huge Master Rulebook (over 400 pages) has all of the "rules" (no scenarios, annexes, or ship descriptions) from Basic Set, Advanced Missions, C1, C2, C3, J, J2, K, M, X, and Y1. All rules have been integrated into a single continuous text, all errata has been incorporated, and some new clarifications and examples have been added.
The catalogue lists Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook 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.
Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook has a complexity rating of 4.1 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.
Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, 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 Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook 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 Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook 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.