StarDriven: Gateway

Players each command a starship and assign crew to ship stations to activate actions by placing dice. They pilot their ship through nearby space, explore sectors, resolve encounters with raiders and anomalies, and complete missions tied to distant colonies near an ancient gateway. Game modes include competitive, cooperative, or solo episodes. Crew members can be promoted and freelancers recruited to unlock abilities, while ship systems (power, weapons, shields) require management. Points come from reputation with Council Worlds, promoted crew, researched anomalies, recruited freelancers, and completed missions; the game ends when an episode’s end condition is met and final scores are tallied.

Players: 1–4 best 3
Playing time: 60–90 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: 2.5 / 5