# Leaving Earth: Stations

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 8.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 4.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Joseph Fatula
- **Artists**: Joseph Fatula
- **Publishers**: The Lumenaris Group, Inc.
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Simulation, Stock Holding

## Verdict
The perfect upgrade for those wanting to truly colonize space!High-level space immersionNew layers of strategyAmazing survival mechanicsRobust and complete expansionRequires the base gameIncreases game complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you think the solar system is already crowded enough, get ready to expand those horizons with Leaving Earth: Stations! This isn't just any expansion; it's the ultimate upgrade for those who want to take manned exploration seriously. While the base game focuses on raw logistics, Stations dives deep into the idea of habitation and survival within the inner solar system. You know that feeling of colonizing a new world? Well, here you'll truly experience it. 

The expansion brings a complete overhaul to the map, replacing several planets and moons with new locations filled with local features to explore and exploit. But the real leap is in the complexity of space life: we now have space station modules, including habitats and hydroponics systems, essential for keeping the crew alive out there. Additionally, the mission pool grows considerably, introducing long-term habitation objectives that require much more detailed and strategic planning. 

To streamline transport logistics, the expansion introduces the Space Shuttle as a reusable launch vehicle, changing the dynamic of how you manage your routes and resources. It's a game for those who love the realism of space exploration and want to see the solar system transform into a true hub of human activity. If you've already mastered the base game and want more depth, more survival challenges, and an even more immersive simulation experience, Stations is your next mandatory destination!

## FAQ
### Can I play Leaving Earth: Stations without the base game?
Not at all! As the name suggests, it's an expansion and you must have the base game to play.

### Does the game get much harder with this expansion?
Complexity definitely increases, as you'll now manage habitat modules and long-term missions.

### How many players can play with the expansion?
The same as the base game, from 1 to 5 players.

### What does the Space Shuttle change in the game?
It introduces the possibility of reusable launches, aiding in transport logistics.

### Who is this expansion ideal for?
For fans of space simulation who want a deeper management challenge.

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