Doctor Who: Battle for the Universe Board Game
Seven Towns (License by BBC) • Doctor Who
Toy Category
Board Game
Year Released
1989
Condition
Excellent (based on exterior view, contents are typically well-preserved if the box is kept closed; subject to internal verification of all cardboard pieces and plastic TARDIS pieces).
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $70.00 USD
Description
A strategy board game where play centres on the Doctor's travels through space and time. Players navigate a star map-style board using a TARDIS mover to collect 'Time Crystals' while avoiding Daleks and Cybermen. The goal is to reach the center of the universe. Includes a game board, plastic TARDIS tokens, character cards, and various cardboard counters featuring villains and allies from the classic era of the show.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $70.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$35.00 - $55.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First Edition, UK release (made in the United Kingdom)
Model Number
N/A
Toy Type
Strategy/Roll-and-Move game with cardboard markers and character standees
Toy Condition
Excellent (based on exterior view, contents are typically well-preserved if the box is kept closed; subject to internal verification of all cardboard pieces and plastic TARDIS pieces).
Packaging Condition
Good - Shows heavy edge wear, corner scuffing, and minor whitening along the seams. Visible denting and surface abrasions on the front graphic consistent with age and storage.
Rarity & Significance
Moderate rarity. Released during the 'Wilderness Years' of Doctor Who (near the end of the original TV run), it is a niche item for collectors of classic era memorabilia. It is notable for featuring the 'Neon' style logo used in the late 1980s.
Special Features
Includes custom-molded plastic TARDIS playing pieces and artwork representing the Seventh Doctor era (Sylvester McCoy).
Notable Variations
A later version was released with slightly modified box art and different internal component materials, though this 1989 Seven Towns edition is the standard vintage version.