
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Starship Troopers Miniatures Game: Arachnid Army Book
- 2 players
- 2005

2005
Rules assistance for Starship Troopers Miniatures Game
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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Starship Troopers Miniatures Game is a board game released in 2005 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andy Chambers and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Measurement Movement.
From publisher: Stand by for the hottest action in 30mm science fiction gaming. Released in late March, Starship Troopers will bring the action of the novel, film and TV series straight to your tabletop in a fast-to-learn wargame. Do you want to know more? Collect armies of the Mobile Infantry, Arachnids and Skinnies (and that is just for starters - there are far more aliens out there in the galaxy!) and compete for the very survival of your species. Written by Andy Chambers, the all new Starship Troopers miniatures game is a full blown sci-fi slaughter fest pitting the rugged Mobile Infantry against the full weight of the Arachnids. This box set provides everything you need to get started in the Starship Troopers game and includes; A complete rulebook detailing both basic and advanced rules, as well as background material on the universe of Starship Troopers. 20 plastic Arachnid Warrior Bugs, a good start to any full size Arachnid army. 2 Squads of 8 Mobile Infantry Cap Troopers each with full weapon options including Javelin missile launcher Triple Thud grenade launcher, Hel infantry flamer, CC-176ER shock stick and, of course the trust Moritas rifle. More punch out templates than you can shake a dead Hopper Bug at! Includes Tunnel Markers, Bug Nests, Lethal Zones and complete air support, such as Flamberge support missiles, Viking transports and TAC Fighters. A complete card Bunker, ready to protect your MI in defensive missions. You will come to value this structure dearly. . . Full army lists detailing everything we plan on releasing for both Arachnids and Mobile Infantry this year. You will not have to wait for an update to start using units such as Marauders, Tanker Bugs, SICON Observers, Hopper Bugs and many others. It's a battle for the species - whose side are you on?
Starship Troopers Miniatures Game 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 Starship Troopers Miniatures Game is 180 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 Starship Troopers Miniatures Game 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.
Starship Troopers Miniatures Game has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Starship Troopers Miniatures Game belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Measurement Movement. 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 Starship Troopers Miniatures Game are: Andy Chambers. 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 Starship Troopers Miniatures Game 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.