The original set featured a 16 page rule book, a map, one tactical display map, 5 organizational charts, 432 counters and two dice. The E23 version includes everything but the dice. (Hint, hint! I’d buy e23, SFB and ADB themed dice.)
When printing out my new copy, I was instantly reminded why this is my favorite Task Force Game: the dense background information to the game system. Out of sixteen pages, the first three beautifully describe the game universe. “Shields flashed electric blue” reminds me of the smell of ozone and the rattle of dice.
During the printing process, I discovered that I still had my original counters, with the exception the blue Federation.
I can’t tell you how many hours I have spent playing this game as a child, I can hardly wait to introduce this to my kids.
This game is very rich in background details while having a simple set rules. The beauty of this game is the breakdown of basic rules and scenarios that lead to more advanced rules, scenarios and optional rules. Replay away!
Additionally, Federation Space can be used to supplement Starfleet Battles.
After spending the weekend rereading the rules, I plan to print up the cards, maps and get playing again this week.
