Battlestations

Gorilla Games · Board game · 2004
2–8 · best 5 240 min Weight 3.4/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict

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
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.
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Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Digital Implementations: VASSAL Game: Battlestations Players: One versus Many
Publisher Gorilla Games
Designer Jeff Siadek
Artist A. D. Hamilton, Jason Siadek, Patrick Morgan, Todd Boyce
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players is ideal?
Works best with 4-6 players. Fewer might lack action, and more could get chaotic.
Does it need a GM?
Yes! One player becomes the Enemy, controlling aliens and scenario surprises. If you love being the villain, this is your moment.
Can you play solo?
Not officially, but some fans adapt it. The core of the game is crew-vs.-Enemy interaction.
How complex is it?
BGG weight 3.4/5. Detailed rules and a learning curve, but it flows well once you get it.
Are expansions necessary?
The base game has plenty, but expansions add more ships, scenarios, and alien races.
Is there a digital version?
There are unofficial VASSAL modules, but the physical game is more immersive.