Fleet Commander: Genesis

About this board game

Fleet Commander: Genesis is a space battle game for 2 to 4 players, with a listed play time of 120 minutes. Its official description presents it as a fast and aggressive experience that can be set up in less than five minutes and played in less than one hour.

Take the role of a fleet commander, select your fleet, choose your weapons, and lead your warships into battle. The rules are simple enough to teach to young children, while the game’s deep mechanics leave room for experienced players to explore tactical team battles and larger strategic possibilities.

Fleet Commander: Genesis focuses on the clash between opposing fleets, offering a substantial collection of ships and components. The Kickstarter Edition includes miniatures for two factions, from small Frigates and Destroyers to powerful Battleships and Heavy Battleships, alongside Technical Ships.

• 64 space tiles
• 57 engraved dice
• 78 ship miniatures, including 39 per faction
• A Kickstarter-only Campaign book
• Additional tokens, boards, and other components
• Support for up to six players in the Kickstarter Edition
• The Avatar and Salvation expansions

With its approachable rules and tactical depth, the game is designed to welcome new players while giving returning commanders opportunities to experiment. Its listed release year is 2016, and the Kickstarter Edition began shipping in July 2017.

Whether played as a direct fleet engagement or an expanded team battle, Fleet Commander: Genesis puts the emphasis on commanding mighty warships and seeking victory through wise strategy and enlightened tactics.