Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Next Generation (2011)

About this game

In Star Trek [Deck Building Game]: The Next Generation, players take on the role of Captain of a salvaged Starship. They will search for new allies such as Picard, Data, and other famous Characters. They will Explore space to complete Missions, Encounter Events, and meet Starships that could be friend or foe. The game features three separate scenarios of play: Explorations [Free For All]: Explore Space to complete Missions, Encounter Events, and Engage Starships. Borg Invasion [Cooperative]: The Borg have come to Assimilate you and everything you know. Band together with your fellow Captains to defend your world and fend off the Borg. Klingon Civil War [Teams]: A rift in power has been created in the Klingon Empire. Form an alliance, gather support, and defeat your enemies to obtain control of the Empire. The goal of each game varies. While some simply require a point threshold, another game's goal might be to simply survive. Integrates with: Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Next Generation – Next Phase Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 5.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 13 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.