- BGG rank
- BGG #12,091
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Starmada: The Admiralty Edition
- 2–12 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2009
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Starmada: Dreadnoughts
2008
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- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Starmada: Dreadnoughts
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Starmada: Dreadnoughts is a board game expansion released in 2008 for 2–6 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Daniel Kast and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Dreadnoughts is a setting book for Starmada X: The Admiralty Edition that brings to life the epic sweep of naval combat during the First World War. To many people, the Great War conjures images of mud-soaked trenches and land-locked armies joined in a futile embrace across no-man's land. But navies were just as important to victory (if not more so); and it was on the seas that the conflict truly became a World War. From the North Sea to the Mediterranean, from the Black Sea to the South Pacific, battles raged across the globe. So, go ahead: swap your energy shields for armor plating and the blackness of space for the wine-dark sea, and see if you have what it takes to rule the waves! In addition to data cards for one hundred ship classes from eight different navies of the early twentieth century, Dreadnoughts adds brand-new options to the Starmada X game, including flotillas, wet-navy style movement, and dual-mode fighter flights, which can be used individually or collectively to enrich any setting. Also included are six historical scenarios, allowing players to re-fight various naval actions of the Great War. Dreadnoughts is not a stand-alone product; ownership of the Starmada X Admiralty Edition Core Rulebook is required. Expands: Starmada X Starmada: The Admiralty Edition
Designers
Publishers
- Majestic Twelve Games
Questions and answers
Starmada: Dreadnoughts supports 2–6 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 Starmada: Dreadnoughts 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.
Starmada: Dreadnoughts has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Starmada: Dreadnoughts belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are 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 Starmada: Dreadnoughts are: Daniel Kast. 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 Starmada: Dreadnoughts as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.