Plenty of video games take us to outer space, but only the best space RPGs ... and political schemes which can affect other players and real-world money. A memorable example was the Bloodbath ...

Fans of sophisticated space simulations can really immerse themselves in this huge game world. The problem is that "X4 - Foundations" is really time consuming. The controls and gameplay are complex.

It's safe to say that everything you'll find here offers out-of-this-world fun. There's a huge range of space board games available, but fun that goes beyond our planet doesn't stop on the tabletop.