Federation

About this board game

Federation is an interactive Eurogame for 2–4 players that plays in about 120 minutes, challenging rival delegations to earn a place in a developing federation.

The universe is organized into federations that trade, intrigue, and develop. One federation, currently made up of five member planets, is seeking a new delegation. Over five years, players must develop strategies, deploy tactics, seize opportunities, and form the right alliances at the right time.

Federation features an innovative double-sided worker placement mechanic. During each round, players take turns placing an Ambassador’s pawn and sending a spaceship on a special mission. These decisions help shape each delegation’s approach as the competition unfolds.

• Play through five rounds, representing five years of competition.
• Use federated actions, a spy action, senate actions, and special senate actions.
• Receive income, fund Major Projects, and pass laws during the Executive Phase.
• Compete to finish with the most prestige points.

After all players have completed their turns, the Executive Phase begins. Players receive their income, contribute to Major Projects, and pass laws, creating an important transition from individual placement decisions to shared political development.

Each player’s individual board includes five federated actions, one spy action, senate actions, and special senate actions that provide prestige points. The timing of these actions, missions, alliances, projects, and laws is central to building a successful delegation.

At the end of the fifth round, the delegation with the most prestige points wins and joins the Federation. In the event of a tie, victory is shared.