StarGate
2 players • Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1979
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1979
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
StarGate plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Released in 1979 by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI), StarGate was developed as a tactical wargame set in the science fiction universe established by the film and subsequent media. During this period, SPI was renowned for its complex, hex-based systems that sought to bring deep strategic rigor to popular genre fiction, making this title a part of their effort to capitalize on the rising cultural interest in space opera themes.
The design of the game focused on simulating high-stakes encounters through board-based movement and combat resolution mechanics. While the game was well-regarded by dedicated wargaming hobbyists for its technical depth and adherence to the SPI design philosophy, it remained a niche product, characteristic of the late-seventies hobbyist gaming movement that preceded the widespread mainstream adoption of tabletop fantasy and science fiction games.
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StarGate is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes StarGate?
StarGate is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1979.
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