Quoted from Cheeks:...
The problem with this game, and one of the challenges going forward is that the playfield is pretty limited in shots and scoring options. Something like Strikes and Spares, although still a very simple layout, has so many more targets and obvious potential new rule directions. Because Star Trek has limited targets and shots, I think you have your work cut out for you. To this end, adding additional scoring options like the spinner would help.
Do you have an idea of what types of rule additions you're looking to add?
I think the biggest things that could be added to this game would be actual Star Trek Sound effects (Phasers, Red Alert, door opening sounds, etc), character voices, Star Trek Music (Amok Time fight song, etc).
Yes... All would require a license. I can tell you right now. I would be happy to be first to contribute to a Kickstarter campaign to make this as good a possible.
I think this concept of breathing new life in to old games like this could be a new step in this hobby.
And I am I the only one that is have a fantasy of adding a DMD with playable animation to this old girl?