Alien Frontiers
- Designer Tory Niemann
- Publisher Clever Mojo Games , CMON Global Limited , Game Salute , Hobby World , LocWorks
- Illustration Piotr Burzykowski , Ross Grams , Mark Maxwell
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Alien Frontiers, you control a fleet represented by dice, assigning them to orbital facilities to collect resources, research alien technologies, and build colonies on a newly discovered planet. You use area majority to control territories and leverage alien tech cards to manipulate dice rolls and gain advantages. The game blends dice rolling with worker placement and open drafting, requiring both strategy and luck.
Who Is This Game For?
Alien Frontiers targets experienced gamers looking for a 90-minute strategic game with a sci-fi theme. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it requires familiarity with worker placement and dice mechanics. It supports 2 to 4 players but does not include a solo mode.
How It Works
Players receive dice representing their spaceships and assign them to orbital facilities to gain resources or build colonies. Controlled territories influence the effectiveness of actions (area majority). Alien technology cards are drafted openly to grant special abilities. The game combines worker placement with dice rolling and area influence mechanics, balancing planning and chance.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Tory Niemann and nominated for the 2010 Meeples Choice Award, Alien Frontiers innovatively uses dice as workers combined with area majority control. It belongs to the dice-as-playing-units family and integrates a strong sci-fi theme with strategic gameplay.
Awards
2011
- 2010 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative mix of dice rolling and worker placement
- Engaging area majority mechanic for territory control
- Sci-fi theme with alien technologies
- 2010 Meeples Choice Award nominee
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Complex mechanics require experience
- 90-minute playtime may be long for casual players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set on an alien planet in a sci-fi universe, players manage resources, research technologies, and expand their territory. The planet and its orbit play a central role in gameplay.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus early on understanding dice placement and alien technology effects to build your strategy.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Alien Frontiers is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include an official solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
Games typically last around 90 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with worker placement and dice rolling mechanics helps due to the game's complexity.
How does this compare to similar games?
Alien Frontiers uniquely combines dice as workers with area majority and open drafting mechanics.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 13 and complex mechanics, it's better suited for experienced players rather than younger families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of worker placement with dice rolling and area majority sets it apart.
Fazit
Alien Frontiers is recommended for players who enjoy strategic dice rolling combined with worker placement and area control in a sci-fi setting. The blend of luck and tactics offers variety but requires some experience and patience.
