
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,841
- BGG rating
- 6.6
BattleFleet Mars: Space Combat in the 21st Century
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 1977

1980
Rules assistance for WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault
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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WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault is a board game released in 1980 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Redmond Aksel Simonsen and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault, is a Tactical level simulation of the classic Science-Fiction theme of planetary assault. In the standard scenario, one player commands the ships and orbital fortresses of the defending Human forces; and the other player commands the ships of the attacking Alien forces. Beyond the standard scenario there are provided additional rules and types of ships for players to devise their own scenarios. A small wargame with 4 pages of rules, a 11"x 16" fold-out map sheet and 100 die-cut counters. Originally published in Ares magazine Nr.1 (March 1980)
WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault 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 WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault is 60 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 WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault for ages 10 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.
WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Square 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 WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault are: Redmond Aksel Simonsen. 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 WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault 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.