Earth Defense Force (2002)

“Takes place in the Star Blazers Universe. Pick your Fleet: Earth Defense Force, Gamillon Empire, White Comet Empire. Abstract skirmish level Ship combat. Each figure represents a single Ship (unit). Victory: You win if you Destroy the opposing Flagship.” The game is played on a chessboard or any other 8x8 grid. Miniatures or counters are used to represent the ships. Each fleet has five types of ships. A custom deck of cards is central to the play of the game. The players draw their hands from a common deck. Card play determines when units may move, attack, and defend.