Overview:

Name of the game: Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game

BGG Weight: 3.25 / 5

Year Published: 2008

Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games

Designer: Corey Konieczka

Number of Players: 3-6

Playing Time: 2-3 hours

Game Category/Theme: Science Fiction/Space, Hidden Traitor, Cooperative

Board Game Mechanics: Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Hidden Roles, Once-Per-Game Abilities

Ratings:

Strategy: 8.5

Complexity: 8

Player Interaction: 9

Replayability: 9

Game Rating: 8.7

Cost: 7

Calculations:

Weight Rating = (8 + 8.5) = 16.5

Playability Rating = [(9 + 8.7 + 9) – 8] = 18.7

Play Rating Score = (16.5 + 18.7) x 2 = 70.4

Value Rating = 70.4 / 7 = 10.06

Final Score Rating = 70.4 + 10.06 = 80.46

Review:

Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game is a cooperative game that is based on the science fiction television series of the same name. Players take on the roles of various characters from the show and must work together to keep the Battlestar Galactica and the fleet of ships it is protecting safe from Cylon attacks.

One of the key mechanics of the game is the hidden traitor mechanic. One or more players are secretly working against the rest of the group and trying to sabotage their efforts. This creates a tense and exciting atmosphere as players try to figure out who they can trust and who they need to keep an eye on.

The game also features a variety of other mechanics, including hand management, variable player powers, dice rolling, role playing, voting, and a modular board. This combination of mechanics makes each game unique and ensures that there is always a new challenge to face.

While the game is complex and can take some time to learn, the payoff is worth it. The game encourages players to think strategically and make numerous game-altering decisions throughout each playthrough. The level of player interaction is high, as players must work together to achieve their goals and root out any traitors in their midst.

The game is highly replayable, as each playthrough will be different depending on the roles players are assigned and the choices they make. Additionally, the game offers a variety of expansions that add even more variety to the gameplay.

Overall, Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game is a challenging and thrilling cooperative game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for fans of the show and board game enthusiasts alike.

Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game offers no solo play, but it is a great cooperative game

Games like Battlestar Galactica:

1. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game – A post-apocalyptic game of survival where players work together to keep their colony safe while facing various challenges and trying to root out any traitors in their midst.
2. Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate – Players explore a haunted city, collecting items and facing challenges, while trying to figure out which player is secretly working against the group.
3. Shadows over Camelot – A cooperative game where players take on the roles of Knights of the Round Table, working together to complete quests and defend Camelot from various threats, while trying to root out any traitors in their midst.
4. Pandemic – A cooperative game where players must work together

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