The best Star Trek board & card games 2026
Looking for a really good Star Trek social game? Then we've got just the thing: a top list of the best Star Trek games 2026.
What is Star Trek anyway?
Star Trek is a science fiction universe created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966 that includes seven television series with nearly 800 episodes (more than five hundred and forty hours of programming), thirteen feature films, hundreds of novels, comics, and dozens of video games, as well as significant fan fiction. Meanwhile, many good Star Trek board games have also appeared.
Star Trek games?!?
In this list you will find games and their expansions that use the TV series "Star Trek" and any directly related characters, locations or other material as a visual theme Star Trek Catan or central gameplay element Star Trek - Ascendancy.
Board games inspired by other media about Star Trek (such as movies or books) and based on this TV series are also included here.
List of the best Star Trek board games 2026
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Star Trek Fluxx
All details & ratingSet a course for the final frontier with this game featuring Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and the crew from the original series. Players command the Enterprise and face off against foes like Klingons and Romulans while exploring new worlds and collecting Keepers for victory. The gameplay is dynamic, as card rules change with each play, leading to unpredictable outcomes and strategies.
2–6 10–40 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Star Trek: Conflick in the Neutral Zone
All details & ratingResource-rich planets have been discovered in the Neutral Zone, and both the Federation and the Klingon Empire aim to exploit them. Players flick discs representing various starships to gather resources or attack opposing ships. Collecting energy and command points involves bringing a collection ship close to specific planets. Attacks are made by using an attacking ship to hit an opponent's ship, earning command points for successful strikes, while players can also add asteroids to block shots and protect their vessels. Expanding your fleet by purchasing additional ships strengthens your forces, ultimately allowing you to claim planets. The game ends when a player claims ten command points, leading to their victory.
2–4 20 min 14+ Immediately playable -
Star Trek Panic
All details & ratingPlayers work together in a light strategic game to defend the U.S.S. Enterprise from enemy attacks. The game features mission cards with unique challenges inspired by the original Star Trek series, and character cards that allow players to take on the roles of icons like Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock.
1–6 90 min 13+ Easy to learn -
Star Trek: Galactic Enterprises
All details & ratingFerengi trade legal and illegal items on Deep Space 9 to maximize their profits, as a Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all. In Star Trek: Galactic Ventures, 3 to 8 Ferengi buy and sell goods, competing to monopolize a specific item for greater profit. However, negotiations arise when others offer the same items; players must decide whether to cooperate for mutual gain or undercut each other for a larger share. Watch out for action cards that can disrupt your trading strategies, as the one who gains the most profit becomes the First Secretary!
3–8 45 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Star Trek: Ascendancy
All details & ratingStar Trek: Ascendancy brings the expansive universe of Star Trek to your tabletop, offering a deep strategy experience that allows you to control the iconic civilizations of the Star Trek universe: the United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire, and the Romulan Star Empire. Engage in exploration, expansion, and conflict as you navigate through uncharted territories, interact with new life forms, and decide whether to pursue paths of peace or domination. This game is a must-have for Star Trek fans and strategy enthusiasts alike, featuring over 200 plastic miniatures and an ever-changing galaxy map that ensures every game is a unique adventure.
3 180 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Star Trek: Missions
All details & ratingExplore the mysteries and excitement of the galaxy with familiar characters, locations, and equipment in unusual combinations. Assemble a crew ranging from Commander Riker to DaiMon Bok, grab a Bat'leth, and face challenges such as organizing a diplomatic conference or dealing with a holodeck trap. Each round creates a brand new episode of the Enterprise's ongoing mission, and the best combinations yield the highest scores for victory.
2–6 20 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Star Trek: Attack Wing
All details & ratingStar Trek: Attack Wing is a tactical space combat miniatures game featuring pre-painted ships from the Star Trek universe. Players engage in explorations and battles across expansive space maps, customizing fleets and assigning famous crew members to their ships, each representing notable factions from the series with unique statistics and maneuver options. This standalone game uses the FlightPath system with a Star Trek twist but is not compatible with other FlightPath games.
2–99 60 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Star Trek: Fleet Captains
All details & ratingStar Trek: Fleet Captains immerses players into the vast universe of Star Trek, pitting the iconic factions of the Federation and the Klingons against each other in a strategic game of exploration, combat, and mission completion. This game offers a dynamic and thematic experience, capturing the essence of the Star Trek "Prime Universe" through detailed ship miniatures, a variety of mission scenarios, and the strategic use of character and ship abilities.
2–4 90–120 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Scene It? Star Trek
All details & ratingFrom the moment you insert the game disc into your DVD player, you boldly go where no Star Trek fan has gone before. Scene It? Deluxe Star Trek Edition features real TV and movie clips, quiz questions, and a galaxy full of on-screen puzzles to test your knowledge of the Star Fleet Academy. The game comes in three versions: a regular boxed edition and two deluxe "collector tin" editions, each containing various components, including collectible tokens and trivia cards.
2–12 30 min 13+ Easy to learn -
Risk: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition
All details & ratingCaptains Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, and Archer have come together to determine who among them is the best Starfleet captain. Engage in this Star Trek adventure by taking on the role of a captain, assembling your away team, commanding your ships, and completing quests on an epic journey through the galaxy.
2–5 10+ Easy to learn+ 2 € above the best price40 € at Amazon* -
Star Trek: Expeditions
All details & ratingStar Trek: Expeditions is a board game for up to four players set in the "New Universe" of Star Trek, as seen in the 2009 film. Players assume the roles of Kirk, Spock, Bones, and Uhura and work cooperatively against the game itself to address various challenges, including a potential civil war and a Klingon threat. The mission must be completed within 30 rounds, or players will be forced to retreat, failing their objective.
1–4 60 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Star Trek Chrono-Trek
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of a Star Trek character with a unique identity and secret mission in a time travel game. They navigate through history, visiting significant moments, collecting artifacts, and confronting time travel paradoxes. The goal is to alter key events to restore their specific timeline, whether it's establishing the Federation or retrieving a cup of Earl Grey tea.
2–6 15–45 min 11+ Easy to learn -
How to Host a Mystery: Star Trek – The Next Generation
All details & ratingYou and your guests are the "prime suspects"! Eight of the most colorful characters from the galaxy await the arrival of their host at a memorial dinner in the U.S.S. Enterprise's banquet hall. Excitement turns to astonishment as Captain Jean-Luc Picard announces a theft of universal proportions! Enjoy hours of tension and intrigue as you portray these fantastic roles and discover which "STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION" suspect committed the crime. All you need is a sense of humor and a willingness to approach blackmail, sex, theft, fraud, and sci-fi with lightheartedness. Just add eight suspects and the meal; this special edition of the game provides the rest!
8 360 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Star Trek Trivia Game
All details & ratingPlayers answer trivia questions about Star Trek, including its various series. Correct answers earn them color-coded insignias for each series, and the first to collect all four and answer a final question wins. Special spaces add unique twists to the gameplay, allowing for challenges and strategic movement across the board.
2–4 60 min 12+ Easy to learn -
Star Fleet Battles Cadet Training Manual
All details & ratingThis expansion helps new players get into the complex system of the Star Fleet Battles series. It features four solo scenarios that introduce new rules, followed by one-on-one battles, totaling 12 scenarios leading to the Basic Set. Players will learn to command different ships, mastering unique abilities and strategies while exploring the galaxy.
1–2 30 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Star Trek Customizable Card Game
All details & ratingA customizable card game set in the Star Trek universe. Players control ships and crew members, attempting to complete missions at various "locations" while stopping their opponent from doing the same. The winner is the first player to reach 100 points or the player with the most points when someone's deck is empty.
2 45 min 10+ Medium complexity -
Star Trek: Frontiers
All details & ratingA controversial region of space, accessible through a well-known wormhole, has attracted the attention of powerful factions across the galaxy. Both the Federation and the Klingon Empire, which are entering a delicate alliance, have recently established outposts in the area, but reports of serious troubles have prompted them to investigate immediately.
1–4 60–240 min 14+ For connoisseurs
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Star Trek Fluxx currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
How many players do the games on this list support?
Most games on this list support 2 to 5 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.
What age are these games suitable for?
Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 45 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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