Into the Station Design Process

Into the Station is a fast-paced, family board game where passengers race to catch the train, the staff work to keep the station running smoothly, and the driver must depart on time, all while unexpected station events unfold! It’s a mix of strategy, timing, and a bit of commuter chaos.

A pixel art snake made of gray, black, brown, red, yellow, blue, light green, and orange blocks on a white background.

Design Development

A colorful map of a transportation station featuring icons for information, ticket machines, an elevator, seating, and a vest, along with pathways, tracks, and designated areas for trains, baggage, and other station facilities, with the phrase "Into the Station" at the bottom.
A safety inspection checklist for train boarding, divided into two rows. The top row has five blue bordered icons with instructions: a train with 'Get the Train Ready,' double doors with 'Check the Doors,' gear with 'Mechanical Issues,' hands holding a shield with 'Safety Check,' and a coffee cup with 'Coffee First.' The bottom row has five orange bordered icons with instructions: two people shaking hands with 'Assist Passengers,' a person throwing trash with 'Tidy the Station,' a ticket machine with 'Check Machines,' a lost item box with 'Lost and Found,' and a security guard with 'Security Patrol.'

Game Cards and Tokens

Icons with instructions for train travel: buy a ticket, catch a train, morning routine, avoid crowds, return an item, lost and rushed, light shopper, the keys a thing, stay safe, generous passenger.
Collection of icons and labels for a travel or event checklist, including coffee, map, key, bag, spare ticket, newspaper, lost clothing, lost phone, water, and money, each with a related quote.
A visual diagram illustrating various tickets and outcomes in a system. The top row shows five ticket types: valid, invalid, pre-purchased, broken machine, and item chance, each with icons and instructions. The bottom section features icons representing different services and items, along with two hexagonal charts depicting different service scenarios with icons related to seating, trains, queues, and different events.