Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Officially Returns October 20

Published Oct 2, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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Star Trek has enjoyed a lot of really solid adaptations over the years, but it really does feel like Deep Space Nine has a really solid argument for being the very best of the bunch. The series brought immense ambition in storytelling to a franchise that was previously more than happy with separate episodic releases, while adding all sorts of depth to the existing lore.

Though it takes a little while to find its feet, you'll quickly find yourself invested in the individual journeys of the characters, in a show that feels a lot more real and lived-in than any other Star Trek project we have seen to date. Sadly, it finished its original broadcast run in 1999, with 176 episodes under its belt, but we haven't really had the opportunity to return much since.

Now, a new release finally returns it to the fore after all these years, and it's in a medium that you almost certainly wouldn't have expected.

Independent tabletop game publisher Looney Labs have confirmed that they are going ahead with a very limited reprint of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Fluxx. The game is out of print in 2026, but it's returning to mark the 60th anniversary of Star Trek as a franchise, and it won't be the only release coming back from the depths.

Deep Space Nine will be joined by the Original Series, Next Generation, and Voyager versions of the game, where they will all slot in alongside their newest version of Fluxx, Lower Decks. In confirming a little about the game for fans, the company shared the following description:

"Explore the farthest reaches of the universe in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Fluxx! Work alongside Benjamin Sisko, Quark, Jadzia Dax, Worf and all your other favorite space station personnel while you try to gather Gold-Pressed Latinum and study the Wormhole, but watch out for nasty Surprises and Creepers like the Founders and the Jem'Hadar!

"It all begins with one basic rule: Draw one card, play one card. You start with a hand of three cards, add the card you drew to your hand, and then choose one card to play, following the directions written on your chosen card. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change from how many cards are drawn, played, or even how many cards you can hold at the end of your turn."

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You can also pick up two expansions that draw inspiration from Enterprise, in Archer and Porthos, with the MSRP for the base set currently coming in at $25.00. You can grab a copy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Fluxx for yourself from your local game store, starting on October 20.

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Stationed aboard Deep Space Nine near the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and his crew manage diplomatic conflicts, alien encounters, and dangerous threats connected to a nearby wormhole.