
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,453
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Federation Commander: Klingon Border
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2005

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Star Fleet Battles Volume III is an expansion for Star Fleet Battles (Commander's Edition) released in 1985 for 1–2 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Stephen V. Cole and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Hexagon Grid.
Star Fleet Battles Volume III was the second major expansion for Star Fleet Battles Commander's Edition (Star Fleet Battles Volume II being the first). It introduced the Interstellar Concordium and the Neo-Tholians as well as new ships and concepts, such as heavy fighters. See Star Fleet Battles Commander's Edition Series for other products in the series.
Star Fleet Battles Volume III supports 1–2 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 Star Fleet Battles Volume III is 30 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.
Star Fleet Battles Volume III has a complexity rating of 4.2 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 Volume III belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are 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 Volume III 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 Volume III as an expansion for Star Fleet Battles (Commander's Edition). 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 (Commander's Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Star Fleet Battles (Commander's Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.