From the Designer.... Neutral Zone is a game of interstellar expansion that can be played by 2 to 6 people. The setting of the game is a spherical volume of space and the 61 stars, including Sol, that occupy this volume. In the game of Neutral Zone, six galactic powers compete for control of this area of space, and seek to dominate all of the stars within it. Neutral Zone is a game where 6 alien empires trade, fight, and negotiate over resources and real-estate. Six sets of plastic playing pieces representing Space and Planetary [Ground] Forces are used. Planets are randomly drawn and placed on each star. The planets determine what resources and events occur to all players.