Welcome to the Star Trek Into The Unknown - STIU FAQ. STIU blends wargaming with RPG elements, but its steep learning curve can be challenging. This site aims to ease your journey by gathering play guides and FAQs in one convenient spot.
Glory and Zeal Expansion
Welcome to the Star Trek Into The Unknown - STIU FAQ. STIU blends wargaming with RPG elements, but its steep learning curve can be challenging. This site aims to ease your journey by gathering play guides and FAQs in one convenient spot.
We try out the Klingons, cloaking, and the new Rising Tensions incident missions
A new high quality video shows you how to approach the introductory campaign system in the starter set, highly recommended watch for beginners.
Geek dad review: Now players have the opportunity take take command of starships from Star Trek as they play through story-driven campaigns or tactical duels. This game is set during the Dominion Wars.
The availability of Rising Tensions is pretty much sold out as all pre-order allocations are all sold-out. All products on the main site also all sold out.
A huge thank you to the team at WizKids for sending out some exclusive spoilers for the newest expansion for Star Trek: Into the Unknown - "Glory and Zeal."
Learn to play Star Trek: Into the Unknown with the tutorial scenario "At Perdition's Gate" found in the learn to play guide
The long wait may be drawing to a close as reported global pre-order availability for players.
New Monthly Update on Projects and Plans for the Barflies.
Learn to play Star Trek: Into the Unknown with the tutorial scenario "At Perdition's Gate" found in the learn to play guide.
Ken and John continue their campaign with the next Star Trek: Into the Unknown mission released in the GTM magazine during GenCon 2024.
Cloaking is a risky but also rewarding and fun new mechanic that comes to Star Trek Into the Unknown in the Rising Tensions Expansion! Let's talk about how to play with this new rules!
Let's look at the Cloaked Bird of Prey Ship Pack for Star Trek Into the Unknown
It’s Arts & Crafts time again as we try to recreate the Cloaking Mechanics whilst waiting for Star Trek Into The Unknown Rising Tensions.
Now that we have been able to look through the Rising Tensions expansion for the Wizkids Star Trek game "Into the Unknown," Ken goes through the procedures for the "Cloak" Action.
A huge thank you to the team at WizKids for sending out a review copy of the newest expansion for Star Trek: Into the Unknown - "Rising Tensions."
Ken opens the box and dives in to showcase everything that is included.
Rising Tensions, the first Campaign Expansion for Star Trek Into the Unknown, is finally here! The Klingons make their entrance to this game! Let's unbox the expansion!
Did you know there was a podcast? Blissfully Ignorant Gaming creators Truthiness and Biggs talk all things Star Trek: Into the Unknown, the miniature game published by WizKids. Last episode May 2025
It seems at least one copy of Rising Tensions has landed in the wild so we touch upon this and give a general production update for the Barflies.
It seems at least one copy of Rising Tensions has landed in the wild images from STIU Discord.
A guide to how you could play with more ships on the table now. This is some of the ideas we are playing around with before we actually get down to playing it or get official ways of scaling games from the designers.
When Star Trek Into the Unknown was announced, 3 expansions were also announced with it. One of those is undergoing some changes and we need to talk about it!
New expansion for the Cardassians seen at trade show via Scott Pitner Facebook.
Ken and John go back to basics and try out the Star Trek: Into the Unknown intro mission "Shattered Stars." They setup their respective ships and follow their own path to claim victory in this sector.
Let's talk about Star Trek Into the Unknown and the next expansion : Rising Tensions with developers Max Brooke and Michael Gernes!
A New Star Trek Miniatures Game
Get ready to command your own fleet in a brand-new Star Trek tactical miniatures game! This two-player game brings the universe to life with huge, highly detailed, and pre-painted starship miniatures that are built to scale.
Dive into an immersive experience where you command fleets from the major galaxy factions. The game features evolving multi-part missions, so every journey is unique. Victory isn't just about firepower—you'll need to use tactical space combat, research, and diplomacy to outmaneuver your opponent.
Navigate the galaxy, position your ships strategically, and negotiate with enemies. Deploy your crew and prepare for adventure into the unknown.
2 Players
120 Min Playtime
Ages 14+
Expand your Star Trek narrative and starship collection with the new Rising Tensions expansion for Star Trek: Into the Unknown!
This exciting new addition introduces the Klingon Empire, a new faction you can play as a standalone force or as allies to the Federation or Dominion. You'll also get new officers and equipment to customize your task forces.
The expansion features new campaign and incident missions designed to test each faction's battle skills, diplomatic cunning, and exploration abilities. With new cloaking mechanics and a stealth tracker component, you can engage in even more tactical and evocative gameplay.
As an unexpected war intensifies across the Alpha Quadrant, will your actions be worthy of a warrior's song?
SOLD OUT
This pack includes two incredible, highly-detailed minatures of the Klingon Bird-of-Prey, complete with adjustable wing positions! One features the standard pre-painted details, and one features a special cloaked effect.
Display them on their own, or use the included components to include them in games of Star Trek: Into the Unknown! (core set required).
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This pack includes one incredible, highly-detailed pre-painted miniature of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D! It features a special metallic base paint adding a sleek sheen to the icoic ship and real saucer separation!
Display it on its own, or use the included components to add it to games of Star Trek: Into the Unknown! (core set required).
The Cardassian Union is eager to work for either side, as long as they further their own agendas. With new officers, titles, directives, and equipment, this exciting new faction offers a unique way to play!
The Klingon Empire is bolstered by new named officers, titles, and equipment–providing several new tactical assets for each mission.
As for new starships, this expansion brings the Negh’Var-class, a powerful flagship, to the Klingons, solidifying them as a standalone faction in the quadrant. The Cardassians present a new and uncertain threat, as they deploy Galor-class cruisers and Groumall Type military freighters to the front lines. These ships provide new and varied assets to deploy either as mercenaries or as their own faction in the game.
Recruit new officers and requisition unique equipment for your task forces, and deploy detailed ships to help you attain your goals. Take on a new campaign arc and incident missions designed to test each faction’s political strategy, exploratory innovation, and resolve to fight!
Glory and Zeal expands the game of STAR TREK™: INTO THE UNKNOWN - a copy of the core set (89850) is required to play.
PRE-ORDER (Q3 2026)