Web and Starship
2–3 players • West End Games • 1984
- Publisher
- West End Games
- First published
- 1984
- Players
- 2–3 players
- Genre
- Science fiction
How it plays
Web and Starship plays 2–3 players.
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Where it came from
Web and Starship was released by West End Games in 1984 as a hex-and-counter wargame focused on tactical space combat. It was designed by Greg Costikyan, who was a prominent figure at the company during the mid-1980s. The game emerged during a period when West End Games was expanding its portfolio beyond traditional board games to explore the nascent market for science fiction tabletop simulations.
The game is noted for its attempt to model complex starship maneuvers and weapons systems in a space-based environment. The design emphasizes logistical management and strategic positioning, reflecting the era's focus on detailed, rule-heavy simulations. While it never achieved the widespread mainstream recognition of licensed properties the company would later acquire, it remains a notable example of independent science fiction game design from the decade.
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About Web and Starship
Web and Starship is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–3 players • West End Games • 1984. It's filed under science fiction. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Web and Starship is a board game for 2–3 players, filed under science fiction. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
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Web and Starship is built for 2–3 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Web and Starship?
Web and Starship is published by West End Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 1984.
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