Build the real International Space Station, module by module, balancing Earth prep against orbital science for victory points.
Who it's for
Space enthusiasts and fans of mid-weight worker placement who enjoy a two-tier action structure that rewards planning ahead.
Not for you if…
If you want something you can teach in five minutes, this isn't it – the Earth/ISS action split takes a round or two to click.
Vibe's take
Methodical two-track planning – you're always weighing whether to invest on the ground or cash in that investment up in orbit, with a rocket-launch countdown adding urgency.
1998 ISS puts you in charge of building out the International Space Station, from training astronauts and loading materials on Earth to conducting experiments and installing new modules in orbit. Earth actions prepare you; ISS actions score you. The game ends once five American or five Russian rockets have launched, and the player with the most points wins.
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Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.9 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
5.9/10
Rank #4,186
633 ratings
Published
2022