Cover art for WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault

WorldKiller: The Game of Planetary Assault

1980 · BGG
Avg rating
5.55
Bayes rating
5.50
Weight
2.38 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
1 hr
Ratings count
79

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Description

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)

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling Resource & economic management

Game type

Wargame Board game

What it’s about

Science fiction & space

Publishers

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Designers

Redmond A. Simonsen