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Star Trek: The Next Generation
1993
Rules assistance for Star Trek: The Next Generation
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Star Trek: The Next Generation is a board game released in 1993 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
From game box: Attention Trekkers! Move to the next level of game play, Star Trek: The Next Generation. Star Trek: The Next Generation is a game of navigation, search, and discovery. The object of the game is to "seek out new life and new civilizations" on an unknown number of planets and be the first to report them to Starfleet(TM) Command. It is a fun, challenging game for those with general Star Trek knowledge and even more exciting for dedicated Star Trek fans. You are the Captain of your own starship, in control of your navigation and in command of your actions. Your knowledge of Star Trek: The Next Generation influences your success. Unpredictability abounds. You are always on the lookout for chance encounters with the Borg ship, Temporal Fluxes, "Q," planets, and other starships. Your sensors detect these entities to keep you abreast of your relative position. Test your knowledge of Star Trek: The Next Generation as you commandeer your own starship through unexplored territory.
Publishers
- Classic Games
Questions and answers
Star Trek: The Next Generation 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: The Next Generation 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: The Next Generation for ages 12 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: The Next Generation has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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: The Next Generation belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Exploration, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 catalogue lists Star Trek: The Next Generation 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.