# Chimera Station ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2017 - **BGG Rating**: 7.2 - **BGG Rank**: #1439 - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-90 min - **Weight**: 3.14 / 5 - **Designers**: Mark Major - **Artists**: Brian Patterson - **Publishers**: Tasty Minstrel Games, Game Brewer - **Categories**: Science Fiction - **Mechanics**: Tile Placement, Turn Order: Claim Action, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types ## Verdict If you love worker placement and love tweaking pieces, Chimera Station offers alien fun with plenty of creativity.Deep worker customizationExpansive modular boardHumorous artworkLearning curve for customizationRequires translated sheetsRECOMMENDED ## Description Chimera Station puts a fresh spin on the worker placement genre by letting you build your own workers. Each alien can be fitted with claws, tentacles, leaves or extra brains – in any combination – during the game, changing what it can do. These workers are used to gather the usual resources – points, food, credits – and also to acquire additional appendages that further expand your options. Meanwhile, you expand the space station by placing tiles. There are 12 standard action spaces and another 40 expansion modules that appear as you build, creating a modular board full of strategic pathways. The game includes 22 special abilities, 16 different ways to customize your alien workers and four distinct races, ensuring each playthrough feels fresh. Artwork by Brian Patterson (of the d20Monkey webcomic) adds a colorful, tongue‑in‑cheek sci‑fi vibe. With a playtime of 60‑90 minutes and a moderate complexity (weight 3.14/5), Chimera Station appeals to both strategy lovers and those who enjoy customizing pieces. The standout component is the mutable worker pieces, giving the classic worker placement a near‑RPG feel as you tweak your alien army throughout the game. In short, it blends modular board building, resource management and a lot of creativity in worker design, all set in a fun space‑station setting. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 2 to 4 players. ### How long does a game take? Approximately 60–90 minutes, depending on the group’s familiarity. ### What is the complexity level? Weight 3.14/5 – moderate, suitable for players who know worker placement. ### What components are included? Mutable alien worker pieces, station tiles, ability cards, resource tokens, and customization sheets. ### Do I need any extra material? Having the customization sheets translated into your language is recommended, as the original is in English. ### Who is the game best for? Fans of sci‑fi, worker placement, and piece customization. ### Is there a digital version? Yes, it’s available on Board Game Arena and Tabletopia. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Cangaia Jogos**: R$ 325,49 (https://www.cangaiajogos.com.br/todos-os-jogos/jogos-estrategicos/chimera-station?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/chimera-station ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 38.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4885643&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 47.72 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=863755&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 51.08 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1434200&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 51.50 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3434307&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 53.41 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6913335&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 54.61 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4777863&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 59.59 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6075822&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/20385/chimera-station?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com