Federation
2–4 players • 60 min • ages 14+
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 14+
How it plays
Federation plays 2–4 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Federation is a science fiction board game released in 1988 by Game Designers' Workshop, emerging during a period when the company was highly regarded for its complex, immersive wargame simulations. It was designed to capture the strategic tension of interstellar diplomacy and resource management within a grand-scale galactic setting, reflecting the era's fascination with space opera and the burgeoning complexity of tabletop hobby gaming.
The game was developed with a focus on systemic depth, featuring distinct political factions and board mechanics that forced players to balance military expansion against economic stability. While it did not reach the same mainstream ubiquity as genre staples like Cosmic Encounter, it earned a dedicated following among enthusiasts of GDW's signature analytical style for its challenging gameplay loop and thematic commitment to the logistics of managing an interstellar empire.
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About Federation
Federation is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 60 min • ages 14+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Federation?
Federation is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 1 hour. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Federation for?
Federation is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Federation take to play?
A game of Federation is listed at about 1 hour. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Federation for?
Federation lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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