In Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon, players take on the role of space agencies collaborating to establish the first human base on the Moon’s South Pole, located within Shackleton Crater. Each player manages their agency, overseeing infrastructure development, mission execution, and technological advancements to sustain a lunar colony in the Moon’s challenging environment. The game introduces corporate sponsors, each with distinct objectives, requiring players to navigate both cooperation and competition to achieve success. Designed for 2-4 players, the gameplay revolves around strategic decision-making, with resource allocation, research, and development shaping the outcome of the lunar base. Set in a near-future sci-fi setting, the game blends themes of space exploration, corporate interests, and teamwork as players work to expand human presence on the Moon.