Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light
(1987)
| Average time to play: | 240 |
| Minimum age: | 12 |
| Number of players: | 2 - 4 |
| Publisher: | Monash Games |
| Designers: | Alan Sherwood |
| Artists: | Unknown |
| Mechanics: | Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Simulation |
This is a game of combat between ram ships moving at near light speed in the Great Nebula of Orion. Each player commands a fleet or ram ships armed with missiles, X-ray lasers, etc. The primary tenet of the game is Einstein's theory of special relativity and how it affects movement and communications. The game includes 7 scenarios which may last from 1.5 to 8 hours. Also included are advanced rules and notes from the designer on the game mechanics, concept, and how these relate to physics.
Alternative names:
Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light
Last Updated: 2025-08-12 18:08:21 UTC
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