
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,560
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Maladum: Dungeons of Enveron
- 1–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station
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Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station is an expansion for Star Saga released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stewart Gibbs and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Modular Board.
An expansion to Star Saga. Retake the Blackstar Station is set inside a space station and will feature brand new missions that see Blaine’s mercenaries going up against the sprawling masses of the Veer-myn before finally facing off against the Brood Mother. Eek! Or should that be squeak?
Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station are: Stewart Gibbs. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Star Saga: Retake the Blackstar Station as an expansion for Star Saga. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Saga to use it. Check that your edition of Star Saga is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.