Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
A must-have for those who play in large groups and want to organize their collection in one box.
Highlights
- Increases player limit to 7
- Very spacious organizer box
- Balanced gameplay for larger groups
Keep in mind
- Totally dependent on the base game
- More players may increase downtime
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Ever had the problem of having a full house but not enough seats at the Space Base table? The Command Station expansion is here to fix that and give your collection a serious organization upgrade. Following the events surrounding 'Shy Pluto,' the Admiral decided that known space was simply too small and opened two new zones. To manage this expansion, two new captains have been promoted to Commodores, meaning you can now bring up to 7 players into a single game!
But it's not just about adding more people and hoping for the best. Command Station introduces 'pre-deployed' ship cards, which act as a fine-tuning balance mechanism. This ensures that even with six or seven Commodores competing for the promotion to Admiral of the U.E.S. Fleet, the game dynamics and flow remain sharp, preventing the experience from becoming sluggish or unfair.
Another highlight that's a total relief for anyone who hates sorting game boxes: the Command Station packaging was designed to be the 'safe harbor' for everything. It's large enough to hold the base game, the Shy Pluto expansion, and still has some room for future expansions that may arrive. It's essentially a giant organizer that keeps your entire space empire in one single place. If you already enjoy the vibe of rolling dice and building your ship tableau, this expansion is the logical next step to turn your game nights into full-fleet events. Get your dice ready, call your friends, and see who has what it takes to command the U.E.S. Fleet!
But it's not just about adding more people and hoping for the best. Command Station introduces 'pre-deployed' ship cards, which act as a fine-tuning balance mechanism. This ensures that even with six or seven Commodores competing for the promotion to Admiral of the U.E.S. Fleet, the game dynamics and flow remain sharp, preventing the experience from becoming sluggish or unfair.
Another highlight that's a total relief for anyone who hates sorting game boxes: the Command Station packaging was designed to be the 'safe harbor' for everything. It's large enough to hold the base game, the Shy Pluto expansion, and still has some room for future expansions that may arrive. It's essentially a giant organizer that keeps your entire space empire in one single place. If you already enjoy the vibe of rolling dice and building your ship tableau, this expansion is the logical next step to turn your game nights into full-fleet events. Get your dice ready, call your friends, and see who has what it takes to command the U.E.S. Fleet!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
REC
4
BEST
5
BEST
6
BEST
7
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
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Publisher
Alderac Entertainment Group, Maldito Games
Designer
John D. Clair
Artist
Chris Walton, Kris Aubin
Community
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5,305owners
530wishlist
142want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game to use Command Station?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so it adds content to the original Space Base; it doesn't work standalone.
How many more players does it add?
It expands the limit, allowing up to 7 people to play together now.
Does the box really fit everything?
Yes! It was designed to hold the base game, the Shy Pluto expansion, and still leave room for future additions.
Does the game slow down significantly with 7 people?
The game uses balancing cards to help, but naturally, with more players, the game time may increase slightly.
Does the game's complexity increase?
Not much. The core mechanics remain the same; the expansion focuses more on player accessibility and organization.