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'''Doctor Who, Battle for the Universe''' is a game of battles and challenges for two, three, or four players.
{{Infobox Story
|name              = ''Battle for the Universe''
|image              = Battle for the Universe.jpg
|aka                = ''Doctor Who: Battle for the Universe''
|doctor            = The Doctor (Battle for the Universe){{!}}The Doctor
|companions        = {{il|[[Tegan (Battle for the Universe)|Tegan]]|[[Romana (Battle for the Universe)|Romana]]|[[Ace]]|}}
|enemy              = [[The Master (Battle for the Universe)|The Master]]
|featuring          = {{il|[[Borusa]]|[[Morbius]]|[[The Rani]]|[[Omega]]|[[Davros]]|[[Dalek]]s|[[Cyberman|Cybermen]]|[[Garron]]|[[Black Guardian]]|[[Shockeye of the Quawncing Grig|Shockeye]]|[[Linx]]}}
|designer          = [[Dave Leonard]]
|publisher          = The Games Team Ltd.
|type              = Board game
|price              =
|release date      = [[1989 (releases)|1989]]
|format            =
}}
'''''Doctor Who; Battle for the Universe''''' was a narrative board game set in the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]], released in [[1989 (releases)|1989]]. The game starred a [[The Doctor (Battle for the Universe)|unique version of the Doctor]], who, alongside companions [[Tegan (Battle for the Universe)|Tegan]], [[Romana (Battle for the Universe)|Romana]] and [[Ace]], travelled across the universe to prevent rival teams of enemies from taking control of [[N-Space|the Universe]].  


One player takes the part of [[the Doctor]], and the others become one of his three arch enemies, i.e. [[Davros]], [[the Master]] or the [[Cyber-controller]]. Each of these characters has a team of four followers, Davros and four [[Dalek]]s, the Doctor and his assistants etc. There are also many other characters in the game that may be recruited. By collecting these characters each player tries to build a powerful team. By a series of battles and challenges, players fight for control of the universe until only two players remain and a final great battle decides the victor.
One player would take the part of the Doctor while the others would become his three arch-enemies: [[the Master (Battle for the Universe)|the Master]], [[Davros]] or the [[Cyber-Controller (Battle for the Universe)|Cyber-Controller]]. Each of these characters has a team of "followers": four [[Dalek]]s for Davros, [[comapnion]]s for the Doctor, etc. There are also many other characters in the game that may be recruited. By collecting these characters each player tries to build a powerful team. By a series of battles and challenges, players fight for control of the universe until only two players remain and a final great battle decides the victor.


=== Character ===
Because the various characters and elements were meant to combine into any number of battle scenarios, rather than there being one linear throughline, this story is not considered [[Tardis:Valid sources|a valid source]] by this Wiki.
There are four main characters in the game, each having a team of four loyal assistants. These are: 1) The Doctor and his four assistants, [[Tegan]], [[Ace]], [[Romana]] and [[K9]]. 2) Davros and four Daleks, 3) The Master and his evil [[Time Lord]]s, [[Morbius]], [[Borusa]], [[Omega]] and [[the Rani]], 4) The Cyber Controller with four [[Cybermen]].


The remaining cards comprise three [[Ice Warrior]]s, three [[Mutant]]s, two [[Marshman|Marshmen]], the [[Black Guardian]], [[Linx]], [[Shockeye]] and [[Garron]]. Each card lists the character's "Inner Force" (his inherent strength), and a list of weapons and devices with which he is skilled.
== Publisher's summary ==
The Battle for the Universe is a game of skill and chance for two, three or four players. Your aim is to defeat your opponents in a series of individual battles and so control the Universe.


=== Set up ===
== Characters ==
* [[The Doctor (Battle for the Universe)|The Doctor]]
* [[Tegan (Battle for the Universe)|Tegan]]
* [[Ace]]
* [[Romana]]
* [[K9]]{{fact}}
* [[Davros]]
* Four [[Dalek]]s
* [[The Master (Battle for the Universe)|The Master]]
* [[Morbius]]
* [[Borusa]]
* [[Omega]]
* [[The Rani]]
* [[Cyber-Controller (Battle for the Universe)|Cyber-Controller]]
* [[Garron]]
* [[Linx]]
* [[Black Guardian]]
* [[Shockeye]]
* Three [[Mutant]]s
* Three [[Marshman|Marshmen]]
* Three [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]
 
== References ==
* At one point, the characters can travel through [[Hyperspace]].
* The items available to various characters depending how the game goes include the [[Key to Time]], the [[Crystal of Konos]], a [[Sonic Gun]], a [[Time Destructor]], a [[black hole]], the [[Seal of Diplos]], the [[Dodecahedron]], a [[time warp]], [[Jelly baby|jelly babies]], and [[The Doctor's recorder|the Magic Recorder]].
 
== Gameplay ==
Each player rolls the die — the highest scorer becomes the Doctor, and takes the character card of the Doctor and places it in front of them. The other players, in order of score, select one of the main characters. The Doctor takes the four white counters — these represent his four regenerations, or lives. The other players take the appropriate coloured counters. The Master — black, Davros — red, etc. Place the silver counter on the ring at the top of the board. (The ring of weapons and devices) on the space marked by the Magic Recorder. The Doctor can then place ONE of his white counters on any one of the TARDIS spaces on the three main movement rings on the board. The other players can now place their counters on any of the Hyperspace squares on the board, though not on the same space as another player. The other character cards are left in the box for easy access during the game.
Each player rolls the die — the highest scorer becomes the Doctor, and takes the character card of the Doctor and places it in front of them. The other players, in order of score, select one of the main characters. The Doctor takes the four white counters — these represent his four regenerations, or lives. The other players take the appropriate coloured counters. The Master — black, Davros — red, etc. Place the silver counter on the ring at the top of the board. (The ring of weapons and devices) on the space marked by the Magic Recorder. The Doctor can then place ONE of his white counters on any one of the TARDIS spaces on the three main movement rings on the board. The other players can now place their counters on any of the Hyperspace squares on the board, though not on the same space as another player. The other character cards are left in the box for easy access during the game.
Movement (always clockwise) is determined by rolling the die. You can move from one ring to another as long as it does not involve an anti-clockwise movement. You land on spaces that allow you to take certain actions: collect a character, hyperspace to any other hyperspace square, Battle Zone 1, 2, or 3. You select a character for battle and the silver counter is moved based upon a die roll, thus selecting your weapon for the battle.
Movement (always clockwise) is determined by rolling the die. You can move from one ring to another as long as it does not involve an anti-clockwise movement. You land on spaces that allow you to take certain actions: collect a character, hyperspace to any other hyperspace square, Battle Zone 1, 2, or 3. You select a character for battle and the silver counter is moved based upon a die roll, thus selecting your weapon for the battle.
The ring of weapons and devices is only used during battle and challenges.
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Revision as of 13:31, 4 October 2020

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Doctor Who; Battle for the Universe was a narrative board game set in the Doctor Who universe, released in 1989. The game starred a unique version of the Doctor, who, alongside companions Tegan, Romana and Ace, travelled across the universe to prevent rival teams of enemies from taking control of the Universe.

One player would take the part of the Doctor while the others would become his three arch-enemies: the Master, Davros or the Cyber-Controller. Each of these characters has a team of "followers": four Daleks for Davros, comapnions for the Doctor, etc. There are also many other characters in the game that may be recruited. By collecting these characters each player tries to build a powerful team. By a series of battles and challenges, players fight for control of the universe until only two players remain and a final great battle decides the victor.

Because the various characters and elements were meant to combine into any number of battle scenarios, rather than there being one linear throughline, this story is not considered a valid source by this Wiki.

Publisher's summary

The Battle for the Universe is a game of skill and chance for two, three or four players. Your aim is to defeat your opponents in a series of individual battles and so control the Universe.

Characters

References

Gameplay

Each player rolls the die — the highest scorer becomes the Doctor, and takes the character card of the Doctor and places it in front of them. The other players, in order of score, select one of the main characters. The Doctor takes the four white counters — these represent his four regenerations, or lives. The other players take the appropriate coloured counters. The Master — black, Davros — red, etc. Place the silver counter on the ring at the top of the board. (The ring of weapons and devices) on the space marked by the Magic Recorder. The Doctor can then place ONE of his white counters on any one of the TARDIS spaces on the three main movement rings on the board. The other players can now place their counters on any of the Hyperspace squares on the board, though not on the same space as another player. The other character cards are left in the box for easy access during the game.

Movement (always clockwise) is determined by rolling the die. You can move from one ring to another as long as it does not involve an anti-clockwise movement. You land on spaces that allow you to take certain actions: collect a character, hyperspace to any other hyperspace square, Battle Zone 1, 2, or 3. You select a character for battle and the silver counter is moved based upon a die roll, thus selecting your weapon for the battle.

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