''Starfall'' is a 1979 board game published by
Yaquinto Publications.
Gameplay
''Starfall'' is a game where 2-4 empires in the 24th-century must find, conquer, and colonize other systems and as they also fight against each other.
Reception
John Filiatreau from ''
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said that "The game does require a lot of imagination, a measure of patience, and a couple of free hours. It is not for casual play."
Jeff Jacobson reviewed ''Starfall'' in ''
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Jacobson commented that "''Starfall'' is worth its price in cash and learning time. But there are other games more worthwhile."
Steve List reviewed ''Starfall'' in ''
Ares Magazine'' #8 and commented that "''Starfall'' is reminiscent of earlier games like ''Stellar Conquest'' in that the players in general are competing over the colonization of a stellar cluster and in doing so may choose to pursue or avoid armed conflict."
In Issue 25 of ''
Phoenix'', Doug Davies noted that this is primarily an economic game as opposed to a wargame. He concluded, "If this is your type of game, you are fairly experienced at boardgaming and have a liking for science fiction, I don't think you'll be disappointed with ''Starfall''."
References
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Board games introduced in 1979
Yaquinto Publications games