Federation Space was designed by Stephen Wilcox as a strategic companion to the more tactical Star Fleet Battles system.
[1] The game components are:[2] The map covers the large extent of space and many of the space-faring races described in the Star Trek TV series.
"[3] In the August 1983 edition of Dragon (Issue 76), Tony Watson liked a number of things, including its simplicity of rules and combat, the fleet organization charts, the simple step-reduction damage system, and the colourful components.
Watson criticized the size of the map, which although large compared to other combat games, was too small and restrictive for entire fleets.
Both those who play Starfleet Battles and those interested in a fast-moving, action-oriented strategic space game should find this title to their liking.