Spacelab

I was skeptical about a board game where you manage space agencies, but the recruitment mechanic is surprisingly deep—every specialist choice actually changes how you build your station. The pre-order wait was worth it; my first playthrough ran about two hours and I’m already itching for a rematch.

Just finished setting up my station, and I love how the specialist recruitment from the four space agencies actually forces you to think about balancing skills. The pre-order wait was a bit long, but the depth of the strategy already feels worth it.