
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,272
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Next Generation – Next Phase
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2012

2012
Rules assistance for Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alex Bykov and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Simulation, and Open Drafting.
In Star Trek [Deck Building Game]: The Original Series, players take on the role of Captain of a salvaged Starship. They will search for new allies such as Kirk, Spock, and other famous Characters, and Explore space to complete Missions and overcome Events. The game features two separate scenarios of play: Explorations [Free For All]: Explore Space to complete Missions and Encounter Events. Infection Explorations [Free For All]: Take on some of the most dangerous and lethal Infections, Diseases, and Viruses in the universe while completing difficult Missions and Events. Do you have what it takes to keep your crew alive? Star Trek [Deck Building Game]: The Original Series features new Basic Character Effects that can be transferred to any of the other Star Trek [Deck Building Game]s for a new experience; the new "Handheld" keyword, which is found on some Maneuvers that need a Character to hold them to be used; and new Draft Mission cards that give players a set of hidden Missions that only they can complete from the start of the game. In 2014 Publisher Bandai sent a public note communicating that they will not to produce any of Star Trek: Deck Building games, having abandoned the game definitely. Integrates with: Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Next Generation Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Next Generation – Next Phase
Star Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series supports 2–4 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 Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series is 90 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 Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series for ages 13 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 Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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 Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Simulation, and Open Drafting. 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 Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series are: Alex Bykov. 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 Trek Deck Building Game: The Original Series as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.