Firefly-based Board Game

POSTED BY: Kozure
UPDATED: Thursday, February 26, 2004 19:22
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KOZURE

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:32 PM

Hi. Long-time lurker, first time poster here.

I was wondering if anyone here or in the newsgroups have mentioned the idea of creating a board game based on Firefly.

I have some ideas and some free time I'd like to put into the concept but if someone here has already gone and done it, I'd hate to step on toes and seem like I'm trying to one-up anyone.

I'm thinking of creating something which can be printed out on a colour printer onto cardstock (and/or spray mounted on thick board) and then cut out. A relatively simple, co-operative game without a lot of finicky rules, but more twists and options than your average chutes and ladders game.

If anyone here played and enjoyed the Hasbro "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" game, that's about the level of complexity I'm aiming for - I want to be able to play with my wife, who's a big fan of the show but not a big fan of huge clunky games with 30 page rule books.

I'd get into more detail but I want to confirm that someone hasn't already put in the work. Once that's clear and I've worked on the rules a bit, I'll be glad to start sharing playtest versions and ideas.

[EDIT: Finished final playtest version early Monday 23 FEB 04 morning - http://www3.sympatico.ca/czono/firefly-board-home.htm - comments and constructive criticism welcome - see bottom of this page for latest details]

[EDIT: Added rough draft board and sample "Shiny" card.]

Rough Draft Board:

Sample Shiny Card:

Kozure the Kamikaze Highlander

Proud Citizen of Canada-That-Was

KOZURE

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:58 PM

Hmmm... guess either no one has mentioned board games or I've violated some horrible unspoken board taboo and I won't be answered.

Either way, I guess I'll proceed.

Kozure the Kamikaze Highlander

Proud Citizen of Canada-That-Was

SAINT JAYNE

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:10 PM

I love games, board games, too. Do you think you can do it with Firefly? If you want to chat about concepts, I'll weigh in.

TEELABROWN

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:14 PM

Board game seems somewhat hard with Firefly, but RPs seem fine...I mean we're doin' one.

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

DEBBIEBUK

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:24 PM

I'm taking the easy option _missing the point of a game entirely) - someone gave me the "make-your-own" - opoly board game kit so we're using a Firefly theme.

My first post so sorry if I get anything wrong

TEELABROWN

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:32 PM

Cool. Firefly monopoly. Get the most bullets near yourself/Revers near your ship/platinum! (Instead of property/money.)

Very cool though.

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:46 PM

Welcome to the board Kozure.

A Firefly board game sounds like a very cool idea. I know I would play it, and use it to introduce people to the show. It would also make a good draw for anyone who goes to Conventions. Reel them in w/ a cool boardgame, then show them the DVD set and talk up the show.

Let us know when you have a working idea of what the game will be like. I am interested.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

KOZURE

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:02 PM

Well, sounds like a board game hasn't been discussed before, because if it's one thing I've learned about fan-forums, if something has been done already, people let you know.

As for the point of a board game vs. a RP, I play RPGs too - love 'em, but sometimes (especially as one gets older and/or has children) you just don't have the time to invest in a three hour RP session, or if you're the GM, the many hours of prep time.

Don't get me wrong, I think that role-playing is a much better way to enjoy the very thick and juicy flavour of Firefly, but sometimes you might just want a quick bite.

The idea I have is for a quick game that captures some of the Firefly-flavour, involves teamwork and quick thinking, a fair amount of luck and a good sense of humour. Ideally, it could be played in under an hour and a half by anywhere between one (solitare version) to nine (every person picks a crew member) players.

It's still embryonic right now, but I'd love to share with people the moment I get something which resembles a working prototype.

Incidentally, is there any capacity to post attachments or have files hosted on this site? When I've got something worked up, I'd like to share them via PDFs, and I don't have a hosting capacity anywhere at the moment.

Glad there's interest.

Kozure the Kamikaze Highlander

Proud Citizen of Canada-That-Was

SAINT JAYNE

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kozure:
Well, sounds like a board game hasn't been discussed before

I don't think it has. I've heard of Flash games, RPG games, card games and drinking games, but no board games.

Quote:
Incidentally, is there any capacity to post attachments or have files hosted on this site?

That functionality is not yet available.

ALFERDPACKER

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:18 PM

I'll toss my two cents in.

If you're looking for a cooperative game, the Lord of the Rings board game might be a good example. People play as one of the 5 hobbits, each with a different abilty. The goal is to work together in order to beat the different scenarios from the books.

A similar thing could be done with Firefly. People could play the different crew members and play out the different conflicts from the episodes. Mal's talent could be plans. Jayne's would be senseless violence. Inara would be influence in high places.

I'm not sure how feasible this is. Just a thought.

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