

2.1 Star Trek: The Original Series-based and movie era-based games.2 Non-RPG board, card, and VCR/DVD games.1.6.1 The Star Fleet Universe series of games.1.6 Amarillo Design Bureau and (formerly) Task Force Games.


One of the oldest games, Star Fleet Battles, was allowed to continue as a licensee, but without " Star Trek" in its name. Designers of Star Trek merchandise were discouraged from creating spinoffs and depictions that varied from the style and details of the franchise as seen in filmed productions. With the transition of ownership when the franchise became the property of Paramount, and the later success of the Star Trek movies and Star Trek: The Next Generation, a licensing office associated with the productions took stricter control of the franchise's image.

Originally, some Star Trek: The Original Series games were based on the publishing license begun for Franz Joseph's designs in the 1970s. Through a licensing process similar to the publishing licenses granted to create comics, novels, and collectibles, Paramount Pictures has granted the rights to market Star Trek games of various sorts through a number of different production and design companies. For in-universe information about sports, games and recreational activities, please see Recreational activities.
