Federation

2-4

Players

120

Minutes

14+

Age

2022

Published

Designer Dimitri Perrier , Matthieu Verdier
Publisher Explor8 , Cranio Creations , CrowD Games , Eagle-Gryphon Games , Maldito Games
Illustration Miguel Coimbra

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What to Expect

In Federation, you develop your delegation over five rounds, sending ambassadors and spaceships on missions while influencing the galaxy through senate actions. Form strategic alliances and use different action types to gain prestige. The game features double-sided worker placement and interactive player phases.

Who Is This Game For?

Designed for experienced and expert players aged 14 and up, Federation demands strategic planning and patience during its approximately 120-minute playtime. It supports 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.

How It Works

Each round involves placing different types of workers on your personal board to perform actions. Players place ambassadors and send spaceships on special missions. Then comes the Executive Phase, where income is collected, major projects funded, and laws passed. Area Majority and voting mechanics influence the political landscape, while end game bonuses boost final scores.

Area Majority / Influence End Game Bonuses Variable Set-up Voting Worker Placement Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

What Makes It Special

Nominated for the 2022 Tric Trac Expert and 2023 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert awards, Federation combines double-sided worker placement with Area Majority and voting to create a unique political sci-fi experience. It also features digital versions on Board Game Arena.

Awards

Nominated
2023

Nominated
2022

2024 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game — Nominated
2023 Jogo do Ano — Nominated

Pro

Innovative double-sided worker placement mechanic
Political interaction through voting and area majority
Deep strategic planning across five rounds
Digital implementation available on Board Game Arena

Contra

No solo mode included
Relatively long playtime around 120 minutes
Complexity requires experience and patience

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in a futuristic universe of federations trading and vying for influence. Players represent delegations within a growing five-planet federation making political and diplomatic decisions.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on understanding the different worker types and game phases before diving into complex strategies.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

No, Federation supports 2 to 4 players and has no solo mode.

How long does a game really take?

A typical game lasts about 120 minutes, making it an extended play session.

What prior experience do I need?

It's suited for experienced and expert players familiar with worker placement and complex Eurogames.

How does this compare to similar games?

Federation stands out by combining double-sided worker placement with political area majority and voting mechanics.

Is this suitable for families?

Due to its complexity and age limit of 14+, it's better suited for experienced players than families.

What mechanic makes it special?

The core mechanic is the innovative double-sided worker placement with multiple worker types integrated with voting and area majority.

Fazit

Federation is recommended for experienced players who enjoy deep strategy and political interaction in a sci-fi setting. Beginners may find the complexity challenging.