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1981 Ranked #12,889

Federation Space

Strategic science-fiction fleet wargame has rival powers maneuver starships to destroy opposing fleets. Players can resolve minor battles quickly or use detailed tactical combat when a pivotal engagement demands closer attention.

Wargames Movies / TV / Radio theme Science Fiction Hexagon Grid Simulation

Players

2-8

Play time

60-120 min

Age

12+

Complexity

2.91/5

Rating

6.42

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.7/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.0/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.4/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

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"Federation Space" is a strategic-level Science-Fiction board-wargame set in the Star Trek universe from the original TV series.

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"Federation Space" is a strategic-level Science-Fiction board-wargame set in the Star Trek universe from the original TV series. Players control an entire fleet of starships for one of eight different races of the Star Fleet universe in an attempt to destroy the fleets of their opponents. In addition to a general melee or "free for all", 26 different scenarios are provided that cover everything from a Klingon rebellion to the death of the Federation. Tactical combat can be resolved using the simple system included or the more detailed Star Fleet Battles rules, if desired. This gives players the ability quickly resolve those conflicts that are unimportant or heavily weighted towards one side, and use the detailed Star Fleet Battles rules for engagements that are pivotal or very closely matched.

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Play and group

Players
2–8
Best with
1
Play time
60–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
2.9/5
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Credits

Designers

1
Stephen G. Wilcox

Artists

1
Stephen G. Wilcox

Publishers

1
Task Force Games