Looking for a Sci Fi Skirmish Game

[spect_spidey]

I am looking for a good sci fi skirmish game. There are a few preferences that I have, but these items are not mandatory for me to consider a game.

1. I would prefer that the game allow you to use any 28mm miniatures rather than requiring the use of system specific models.
2. I would prefer a rules set with a campaign system whether a narrative one or an experience point driven one.
3. I would prefer something with between 5 to 20 models per side.
4. I would prefer something that is played on a 3'x3' area.

I have tried Rogue Stars and found it to be lacking with the way crews are created. I have read but not played Mutants and Death Ray Guns. I have also read This is Not a Test, but not played it either. Are there any suggestions that I might not be aware of?

[Billchuck]

Unity Field Agent, by Nordic Weasel Games.

http://www.wargamevault.com/m/product/217649

[NickNascati]

Mutants and Rayguns or Flying Lead, both by Ganesha Games.

[dinohunterpoa]

Pulp Alley!  

Take a look at this thread about the PA ruleset in a Sci-Fi setting:

http://pulpalley.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=595

And in this gorgeous blog here for amazing AARs:

https://govgensectorsix.blogspot.com.br/

[Ultravanillasmurf]

There is always 7TV, though that would be a SF television programme (There have been suggestions for an SF specific countdown cards set - hint, hint).

Here is the character cards for a SF background far far away...
http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/star-wars-programme-guide-pdf/

[YPU]

Another vote for Pulp Alley. It has a build in simple campaign system where you collect resources to be used in later games, but there are also published campaigns which include some tips on how to convert it to other settings. Personally, I think the perilous island campaign converts perfectly. Each of the set pieces to me immediately suggests a sci-fi counterpart.

[robh]

Best one we have found is Void Pirates from 4ColorStudios.
Great fun, very easy to pick up and can fit in virtually any sci-fi setting you want to use.

http://www.four-colorstudios.com/void-pirates.html

[NurgleHH]

Maybe Scrappers from osprey? https://ospreypublishing.com/scrappers

A lot of interesting ideas in the system and easy to learn.

[vodkafan]

I was going to say Void Pirates but someone beat me to the punch.

[KONNOC]

Look into Core Space... it's running on Kickstarter now.... meets several of your requirements...

[Hobby Services]

I was going to say Void Pirates but someone beat me to the punch.

Two people beat me to it, but I'll still say Void Pirates.  Blasters & Bulkheads is good too.

[Froggy the Great]

I've adapted FUBAR to squad-scale gaming.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6HUGmJgXqKHMmJSNVhCYm5wSnM

[Harry von Fleischmann]

Nordic Weasel do 3 sci fi skirmish rulesets and they all have campaign systems.

[Battle Brush Sigur]

I keep hearing good things about 7TV and Pulp Alley.

Something I've played and which would do well on all the points you list is 5150:Star Army by Two Hour Wargames.


1. Made by THW, and not a miniatures manufacturer (because why bother with rules sets made by people who use it as a marketing tool to sell figures?)
2. Excellent campaign system, also written to be played co-op or solo without any problem.
3. The game's squad-to-platoon level and includes rules for vehicles as well.
4. Hm. That's a problem in general with 28mm figures, but as long as you use enough terrain...




Any of the rules sets by Ganesha Games (Mutants and Rayguns, Flying Lead, etc.) will fit the bill as well. Good rules sets, circa squad-level games.

[swiftnick]

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