Nova.

Prepare to venture into the farthest reaches of space with Nova, a game for 1 to 4 players that blends the thrill of a space opera narrative with the strategic depth of a wargame. With medium complexity and a card-driven story system, Nova immerses you in interstellar conflict, diplomacy, and exploration among the stars.

Each game unfolds through a scenario —a self-contained story full of tension and discovery. This first edition includes six unique scenarios:

• Four solo missions, each offering a different experience: an introductory adventure, a 4X-style campaign (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), a diplomatic scenario with rich indirect play, and a purely military conflict.

• Two multiplayer scenarios for 2 to 4 players, combining all of these elements into epic strategic showdowns.

But Nova doesn’t stop there. You can create your own scenarios, inspired by your favorite science fiction worlds —no extra components required, just your imagination and a single sheet of scenario notes. For those who dare to go even further, Nova is fully scalable, letting you merge multiple sets to craft massive macro-scenarios and galactic-scale campaigns.

In short, Nova: Conflict in the Last Frontier isn’t just a board game —it’s a gateway to countless stories waiting to be told across the cosmos. We’re sure it will offer endless hours of fun, and maybe even ignite your creativity as you design your own adventures among the stars.

Live long and prosper… and may the Force be with you!

Here are the rules.

And the rest of the game elements, ready to print and play.

Even the box.

The instructions to do it yourself are here.

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You can also buy it already made here.

Download the VASSAL module and play alone or with friends from home.