Stationfall
- Designer Matt Eklund
- Publisher Ion Game Design , Corax Games , Ediciones MasQueOca , Fox in the Box , Galakta
- Illustration Madeleine Fjäll , Anne Isaksson , Josefin Strand
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Stationfall, you take on the role of various characters—humans, robots, and others—aboard a space station about to reenter Earth's atmosphere. Players pursue secret goals and must deduce allies and traitors while adapting to a dynamic, changing game environment. The gameplay combines hidden victory points, asymmetric information, and tactical freedom in a tense thematic setting.
Who Is This Game For?
Stationfall targets experienced gamers and experts age 12 and up who enjoy complex deduction and asymmetric role mechanics. The lengthy playtime of around 150 minutes requires patience and strategic depth. It also supports solo play, offering a challenge for single players. Prior experience with hidden role games is beneficial.
How It Works
Players spend action points to perform tasks on the space station while advancing secret objectives tied to hidden roles. Deduction and identifying collaborators or betrayers are key. Hidden victory points and asymmetric information create tension. Pick-up and deliver mechanics add further tactical layers.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Matt Eklund, Stationfall was nominated in 2023 for awards including Board Game Quest Awards Best Thematic Game and Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game. Its unique blend of hidden roles, deduction, and a transforming game environment sets it apart within the sci-fi genre featuring robots and humans.
Awards
2023
- 2025 Gra Roku Expert Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2024 Goblin Magnifico — Nominated
- 2023 Board Game Quest Awards Best Thematic Game — Nominated
Pro
- Rich hidden roles mechanic with asymmetric information
- High player interaction through deduction and secret alliances
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Strong thematic immersion in a threatened space station
Contra
- Long playtime of approximately 150 minutes requires commitment
- High complexity may challenge beginners
- Recommended for ages 12 and up, not suitable for younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on a space station about to reenter Earth's atmosphere, blending science fiction elements with robots and human characters in a highly dynamic environment.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the roles and their goals before making tactical decisions.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Stationfall includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
Gameplay lasts about 150 minutes; allow extra time for setup.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with deduction and hidden role games helps; this is a medium to expert-level game.
How does this compare to similar games?
Stationfall combines hidden roles with action points and asymmetric goals in a changing space station setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, it's better suited for older teens and adults, not young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of hidden roles, deduction, and asymmetric information defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Stationfall is recommended for players seeking a complex, thematic deduction game with asymmetric roles and willing to invest in a long, immersive session.
