| Designers | Steve Jackson |
|---|---|
| Publishers | The Buchanan Company |
| Years active | 1981 to unknown |
| Genres | science fiction, space opera |
| Languages | English |
| Playing time | Fixed |
| Materials required | Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil |
| Media type | Play-by-mail or email |
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Star Cluster One is a play-by-mail game published by The Buchanan Company.
History and development
The game was designed by Steve Jackson.
Gameplay
Star Cluster One was a game in which players built bases and ships to take over a star cluster recovering from a recent super-nova. Exploration using diplomacy and intrigue to discover habitable worlds was part of gameplay.
Reception
W.G. Armintrout reviewed Star Cluster One in The Space Gamer No. 48. Armintrout commented that "I'm not particularly pleased with Star Cluster One. In my opinion it could use a shot of action and better handling by Buchanan. Right now it is a slow game with a long turn-around time - hardly the perfect combination. Not recommended."
References
- ^ The Buchanan Company (1981). "Star Cluster One ". Nuts & Bolts of Gaming. Vol. 2, no. 3. p. 16.
- ^ Armintrout, W.G. (February 1982). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer. No. 48. Steve Jackson Games. p. 37.