A Klingon Challenge
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
Interactive VCR Board Game - A Klingon Challenge is a video board game created by Decipher, Inc.
. The game is set in the Star Trek
universe, specifically on the USS Enterprise-D
. It utilizes a video tape that runs constantly while users play the board game
portion. Events on the video tape combine with board game play to determine whether users win or lose the game. The video itself was directed by Les Landau
and contains original footage filmed on the actual Star Trek: The Next Generation sets at Paramount Studios
.
The character Kavok is played by actor Robert O'Reilly
, who is famous for his role on the series as Gowron
, chancellor of the Klingon High Council
. Jonathan Frakes
contributes to the game by reprising his role as William Riker
and narrating the beginning of the videotape via log entry. This log entry sets the stage for the game play and subsequent events.
The game was originally released in 1993 with "limited edition" white box packaging but later releases had "general edition" black box packaging with updated graphics and flavor text.
has docked at Starbase 74 to undergo repairs to a damaged computer core which has been causing low-level malfunctions. The ship is practically empty, because Captain Jean-Luc Picard has granted shore leave to all personnel. The only people on the ship are the Starbase engineering team (the players) assigned to repairs.
Before the repairs are complete, Kavok, a Klingon who believes the Federation-Klingon alliance has made the Empire
weak, hijacks the Enterprise and sets a course for the Klingon homeworld (Qo'noS), where he plans on using the Enterprise to start a war between the two space-faring powers.
The objective of the game is to regain control of the Enterprise and stop Kavok's plan. To do so, players will need to secure access to five levels of the main computer, obtain a phaser from Security, and successfully crawl down a Jeffries tube to access the Bridge, all within the 60 minutes before the ship reaches the Klingon home world.
There are multiple events in the videotape which affect game play, and once the countdown clock hits 00:00 the ship reaches Qo'noS and Kavok wins.
Can you play more than once? Absolutely, YES! This innovative VCR format allows you to play again and again - and the game plays differently each time! Each adventure is randomized by the game elements and by the unique interaction and dialogue directly between the 'players' and their video opponent. When the USS Enterprise is hijacked by a renegade Klingon warrior, you will see, hear, and feel the power of Klingon wrath! Your mission: safeguard the Starship Enterprise and preserve the delicate alliance between the Federation and Klingon Empire! For everyone, it's a race against the clock!
Go ahead. Take a Klingon challenge and explore a new and exciting frontier in home entertainment with... Star Trek: The Next Generation Interactive VCR Board Game.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
Interactive VCR Board Game - A Klingon Challenge is a video board game created by Decipher, Inc.
Decipher, Inc.
Decipher, Inc. is an American gaming company based in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. They began with three puzzles called "Decipher" then moved on to party games and Pente sets, but since 1994 produced collectible card and role-playing games. Their longest-running offering is the How to Host a Murder...
. The game is set in the Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
universe, specifically on the USS Enterprise-D
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
The USS Enterprise is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series...
. It utilizes a video tape that runs constantly while users play the board game
Board game
A board game is a game which involves counters or pieces being moved on a pre-marked surface or "board", according to a set of rules. Games may be based on pure strategy, chance or a mixture of the two, and usually have a goal which a player aims to achieve...
portion. Events on the video tape combine with board game play to determine whether users win or lose the game. The video itself was directed by Les Landau
Les Landau
Les Landau is a television director, film director and film producer best known for his work in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise.-The Next Generation:...
and contains original footage filmed on the actual Star Trek: The Next Generation sets at Paramount Studios
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
.
The character Kavok is played by actor Robert O'Reilly
Robert O'Reilly
Robert O'Reilly is an American film, stage and television actor who has appeared in a variety of roles. He is known to Star Trek fans most notably for his recurring role on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Chancellor Gowron, the leader of the Klingon Empire.-Early...
, who is famous for his role on the series as Gowron
Gowron
Gowron is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. Portrayed by Robert O'Reilly and featured in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine...
, chancellor of the Klingon High Council
Klingon High Council
In the fictional Star Trek universe the Klingon High Council is the supreme ruling body of the Klingon Empire...
. Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Scott Frakes is an American actor, author and director best known for his role as Commander William T. Riker in the Star Trek franchise, as well as for his tenure as host of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction ....
contributes to the game by reprising his role as William Riker
William Riker
William Thomas Riker, played by Jonathan Frakes, is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe primarily appearing as a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
and narrating the beginning of the videotape via log entry. This log entry sets the stage for the game play and subsequent events.
The game was originally released in 1993 with "limited edition" white box packaging but later releases had "general edition" black box packaging with updated graphics and flavor text.
Plot
The USS Enterprise-DUSS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
The USS Enterprise is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series...
has docked at Starbase 74 to undergo repairs to a damaged computer core which has been causing low-level malfunctions. The ship is practically empty, because Captain Jean-Luc Picard has granted shore leave to all personnel. The only people on the ship are the Starbase engineering team (the players) assigned to repairs.
Before the repairs are complete, Kavok, a Klingon who believes the Federation-Klingon alliance has made the Empire
Klingon High Council
In the fictional Star Trek universe the Klingon High Council is the supreme ruling body of the Klingon Empire...
weak, hijacks the Enterprise and sets a course for the Klingon homeworld (Qo'noS), where he plans on using the Enterprise to start a war between the two space-faring powers.
The objective of the game is to regain control of the Enterprise and stop Kavok's plan. To do so, players will need to secure access to five levels of the main computer, obtain a phaser from Security, and successfully crawl down a Jeffries tube to access the Bridge, all within the 60 minutes before the ship reaches the Klingon home world.
There are multiple events in the videotape which affect game play, and once the countdown clock hits 00:00 the ship reaches Qo'noS and Kavok wins.
Game box contents
1 60-minute VHS tape, 1 game board, 6 Tricorders, 6 phasers, 56 Computer Access cards, 12 Holodeck cards, 12 Klingon bIj cards, 6 male playing pieces, 6 female playing pieces, 6 plastic stands, 30 Isolinear chips, 6 Federation rank tokens, 4 Bridge tokens, 2 stasis fields, 1 die, 1 plastic spinner with base, 1 sticker sheet with 18 communicators, 36 Federation rank pins, 1 spinner sticker, and 4 Medals of Valor.Game box rear flavor text
The Game For Every Star Trek Fan! More than just a board game... this interactive adventure actually lets you board the USS Enterprise and 'star' in a special Star Trek: The Next Generation episode! The game is enhanced by a 60-minute VHS videotape that contains original footage shot on location at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California. The production uses authentic sets, costumes, special video effects and sound effects from the television show.Can you play more than once? Absolutely, YES! This innovative VCR format allows you to play again and again - and the game plays differently each time! Each adventure is randomized by the game elements and by the unique interaction and dialogue directly between the 'players' and their video opponent. When the USS Enterprise is hijacked by a renegade Klingon warrior, you will see, hear, and feel the power of Klingon wrath! Your mission: safeguard the Starship Enterprise and preserve the delicate alliance between the Federation and Klingon Empire! For everyone, it's a race against the clock!
Go ahead. Take a Klingon challenge and explore a new and exciting frontier in home entertainment with... Star Trek: The Next Generation Interactive VCR Board Game.