Board size?

[GrahamC]

Hey guys,

Was thinking of collecting this game but had a query before i started. Specifically, what is the recommended board size to play on ? I understand these things change with game size, so to begin with probably a small ship set, ranging up to one of the fleet boxsets.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated !

 

[Myrm]

I use 6x4 as a standard unless the scenario says otherwise. That certainly works for anything from 3 ships per side and up.

 

[billclo]

When I was starting out, I used an overly large map, and failed to note the suggested map sizes for a given point size game.

I strongly suggest you use the suggested map size for a given point level in the rulebook. With a 6x4' map, the Klingons won every time, whereas if we used a 3x3' map, the win ratio became more even because the Klingons had less room to do their Sabre Dance thing.

 

[Iain McGhee]

Assuming the OP doesn't have the rulebook, it's 4'x4' for games up to 1000 points, 6'x4' for larger. Squadron boxes are around the 750pt mark, Fleet boxes around 2500.

 

[GrahamC]

Yes Iain McGhee I don't have the rulebook at present, hopefully soon!

Thanks very much for the comments guys. I've already got a 4x4 space board, carried over from years ago when I used to play Games Workshop's Battlefleet Gothic, so I'll probably start with a few small forces on that board. But, perhaps make a new one as I start to build a collection.

Thanks again for the help!

 

[locarno24]

4 x 4 has worked well for the games we've played. Even at the 1,000 point limit, it doesn't feel too small.

 

[scoutdad]

All 11 of our ACTASF tournament games at Nashcon were held on 4x4 maps.
Each battle was 1,000 points.

 

[Stu--]

Yup 4x4 is plenty of room really for upto 1000 points - it's what we've used.

 

[Ben2]

4 x 4 is plenty of room for 1000, particularly if you've gone with some big ships (so you have a model count of around 4 or 5) as it won't seem anywhere near as cramped as if people have invested in frigate squadrons.

 

[Reynard]

We get utilitarian and use the dining room table at about 3 x 6. Use what ya got.