What Is Star Trek: Missions?
Star Trek: Missions is a card game built around combo-building—the same core mechanic as Bruce Glassco’s acclaimed Fantasy Realms, which was nominated for the Kennerspiel Des Jahres. Instead of fantasy tropes, you assemble a crew from across the Star Trek universe, from Commander Riker to DaiMon Bok, and equip them with items like a Bat'leth.
The goal is to create the best combinations in your hand to score the highest points and win the game. Each hand effectively creates a new episode of the Enterprise’s continuing mission.
What the Box Contains
- Star Trek: Missions: 50 Galaxy Cards, 24 Mission Cards, 1 Score Pad, 1 Rulebook This is a complete card game in a box—no miniatures, boards, or dice. The 50 Galaxy Cards form the main deck, while the 24 Mission Cards introduce objectives that shape each round. The score pad tracks points across multiple games.
Star Trek: Missions
How the Game Plays
Players draw from the Galaxy deck and build a hand of characters, locations, and equipment. The supplied instructions describe assembling a crew and taking on challenges such as organizing a Diplomatic Conference or getting trapped in the Holodeck. The combinations in each hand create a brand new episode.
The game is designed by Bruce Glassco, whose Fantasy Realms was nominated for the Kennerspiel Des Jahres. If you enjoy that style of combo-building, the mechanics here will feel familiar, but the theme and card synergies are entirely Star Trek.
Who Should Buy It
This game suits Star Trek fans who enjoy card games where you build combos rather than move pieces on a board. It also works well for players who want a compact, portable game—the box contains only cards, a score pad, and a rulebook.
If you prefer games with miniatures, a board, or long campaigns, this may feel too light. The supplied information does not confirm the exact play time or maximum player count, so check the rulebook if those details matter to your group.
Price and Value
At a catalog price of USD 13.19 (compared to USD 19.99), Star Trek: Missions offers a low entry point for a themed card game from a designer with award-nominated pedigree. The 74 cards and score pad provide replayability through different card combinations and mission objectives.
What the Supplied Information Doesn't Settle
The available evidence does not specify the recommended player count or average play time. The rulebook in the box should provide that information. Also, the card synergies and mission types are not detailed beyond the general description, so the full depth of combo possibilities is best discovered during play.
