Battlestations

Gorilla Games · Board game · 2004

7.7 Ludopedia 7.1 BGG 2–8 · best 5 240 min Weight 3.4/5

Buy · from US$ 41.95

7.7 rating Ludopedia

7.1 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 41.95

Our Verdict

FOR GENRE FANS

If you’ve ever dreamed of commanding a spaceship with friends, Battlestations delivers a one-of-a-kind experience. Blends RPG, strategy, and cooperative chaos like few others.

Highlights

Deep immersion in space scenarios
Intense cooperation and shouting matches
Ship and character customization
One-vs.-many creates epic rivalry

Keep in mind

Long playtime (4+ hours)
Language-dependent (English)
Complex for beginners

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Battlestations is a explosive mix of light RPG, space strategy, and desperate cooperation. You and your friends take on the roles of spaceship crew members, each with unique abilities, while one player acts as the Enemy, controlling aliens and traps. The game plays out on two boards: one for the ship’s interior (with rooms like the bridge, torpedo bay, and teleporter) and another for the surrounding space where the action happens. Each scenario brings specific missions, from escaping an enemy fleet to unraveling alien secrets. Get ready to roll dice, shout for help, and pray the engine doesn’t blow mid-combat! The playtime is long (up to 4 hours), but the immersion is so intense you won’t even notice. Just remember to translate the material if you’re not fluent in English – the game is text-heavy.