Picture this: You’re in the captain’s seat, star charts glowing, your crew looking to you for orders, and somewhere out in the galaxy, a decision awaits that could change everything. That’s the magic of To Boldly Go, a story-rich board game that launched in 2023 and quickly won over sci-fi fans with its signature nods to the heyday of spacefaring epics like Star Trek.
Now, designer Josh Derksen and publisher Off the Page Games are preparing to open the universe a little wider with a new expansion: More Captains. And if deeper storytelling, fresh characters, and even more room for tough moral choices are your thing, you’re going to want to beam aboard.
For the Uninitiated: What Is To Boldly Go?
To Boldly Go isn’t your typical roll-the-dice, move-your-piece game. It’s a fully narrative-driven campaign adventure where one to four players take the helm of custom starships in a richly imagined universe. Over the course of 10–15 hours, players are swept up in tales of diplomacy, discovery, and dramatic decision-making. Think: choose-your-own-adventure meets strategic planning.
And even though it borrows the tone of classic sci-fi TV, To Boldly Go is very much its own blend of clever mechanics—hand management, moral dilemmas, and evolving relationships between species and factions.
So What’s New in More Captains?
Glad you asked. Here’s what you’ll be getting when the expansion launches in the third quarter of 2024:
- Four brand-new captain characters, each with distinct backstories, strengths, and flaws. With new perspectives come fresh takes on the story—and the hard choices that shape it.
- New starting modules and story scenarios that slide right into the existing campaign, altering the galaxy in unexpected ways.
- More tools in your command kit—from new crewmembers to relationship cards and extra challenges, all designed to deepen both the emotional and tactical sides of the game.
- Flexibility for a variety of play styles, offering more routes to action, diplomacy, or somewhere in between.
- Drop-in compatibility, whether you’re starting a fresh campaign or jumping into one already underway.
It’s not just a collection of bonus content—it’s a thoughtful expansion that lets you tell (and retell) stories in whole new ways.
Why This Expansion Matters
Plenty of campaign games get expansions—but More Captains feels like more than just “more stuff.” This addition leans into one of To Boldly Go’s greatest strengths: your character matters. Who your captain is—how they think, what they believe, who they trust—all influences your unique path through the game.
By introducing new captains (and thus new ways of seeing this universe), the expansion significantly increases the game’s replayability. Those story arcs? They change depending on who’s at the helm.
For people who invest real hours (think movie-trilogy-length) into exploring the stars, More Captains doesn’t just refresh the experience—it transforms it.
Same Visual Wow-Factor, Same Immersive Feel
The original game’s artwork by Matt Taylor—known for his comic book work as well as his evocative art in Mind MGMT—is back for the expansion. Expect a consistent artistic style: bold color palettes, retro-futurist vibes, and atmospheric visuals that pull you deeper into the story. It’s eye candy with heart.
Who Should Be Watching the Stars for This?
If you’re already docking your starship in To Boldly Go’s galaxy, this one’s for you. But it’s also a great pickup if:
- You’re the kind of gamer who values character development and storytelling above crunchy mechanics.
- You like games that feel more like playing a movie, especially in long-running campaign groups.
- You’re flying solo. The expansion keeps full support for single-player runs.
- You want replay value. Each new captain changes how the game plays out.
Basically, it’s a choose-your-own-epic—that just got a lot more epic.
When (and Where) to Get It
More Captains is expected to drop sometime in Q3 of 2024 and will be available through Off the Page Games’ website as well as select hobby game stores. Pricing isn’t nailed down yet, but expect to pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $30–$40 USD.
The expansion will launch in English. As of now, there’s no word on localized versions in Swedish or other languages.
Final Thoughts
More Captains isn’t just a box of new cards—it’s an invite back into one of the most nuanced space exploration games out there. With greater variety, stronger character arcs, and more freedom to shape the galaxy, it’s clear that this expansion was designed with returning players and newcomers alike in mind.
And if Off the Page Games’ hints are anything to go by, this may just be the next step in a much larger story coming our way.
Quick FAQ
- Do I need the base game to play More Captains?
Yes—you’ll need the original To Boldly Go to use this expansion. - Is this a full new campaign or just new stuff?
It’s more about new content and choices, built to fuse right into the core campaign. - Can I play More Captains with newbies?
You can, but it helps if someone at the table already knows the base game rules. - Are more expansions on the way?
The developers have teased a larger narrative arc in the works, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
So—have you sat in the captain’s chair in To Boldly Go? Planning a return flight with More Captains, or still exploring your first frontier? Let us know in the comments. Boldly, of course.