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The Sword and the Stars
Rank #13477

The Sword and the Stars

1981

Designed by Eric Lee Smith

Published by SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Rating
6.3
Weight
3.0/5
Description

sword star set stage interstellar conflict vie empire scale map depict spiral galaxy individual ship fleet insignificant pay resolve entire interstellar campaign card represent massive scale investment manpower resource earth year operation player round represent passage year player direct fate interstellar empire expansion consolidation mean conquest raid govern build planetary defense commerce diplomacythe game derive exist popular spi title add subtle change right combine highly successful system empire middle age graphic layout freedom galaxy technology economic abstract play large role aspect game stargate allow player conduct interstellar operation star system free range constraint mean interstellar war safe enemiesinclude mechanism sort galactic security council player scheme sort mischief otherten scenario include quotgalactic cyclequot campaign game supply quotshortquot game depict period last year long quotgrand campaignquot scenario recommend play quotat leastquot year sword star compact empire include counter year card x quot map depict total star system maximum player recommendedhistorical notewriting spis empire middle age qv editor kula include sidebar quote redmond simonsen effect quota good number peoplewould enjoy game d imagine science fictional fantastic continent instead europequot year empire middle age release spi produce game system miss science fiction premise sword star bear

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