I didn't think I would like a game based on a TV series (or movie for that matter) but this game was literally fantastic! Everyone gets a character and plays it throughout the game and basically you are running around the Battlestar trying to fend off the cylon attacks. There are a myriad of other things to do in this game also. One player (or two) is a cylon and you do not know who it is usually throughout the game. The game I played the player that was the cylon did a really good job of not arousing suspicion about his identity and before we discovered his identity it was too late. The one downside to the game is the fact that the cylons seem to win most of the time but I didn't mind that because I like a game that is a challenge to play. When the humans finally do win you will be ecstatic (if you're a human, of course). The fact that the humans have a hard time winning did not in any way lower my opinion of the game. This is the first thematic Fantasy Flight game I have played and I can see why they are currently the hottest game company around!

Love the cooperative aspect, yet the battle of the two sides. and the receipt of new loyalty cards half way through makes for interesting strategy in the first half. Think you are on the human side? It all could change midway and you may not be happy you worked so hard for humans!

The first game took a bit of time getting used to the extensive rules. Would recommend a second and third playing soon there after, but once you get the hang of it, fun WILL ensue.

would have preferred the original series/cast vs the new, but our family has had hours and hours of fun playing this one.

Need to see about getting the expansion!