High Frontier 4 All
- Designer Phil Eklund , Justin Grey , Jon Manker , Dom Rougier
- Publisher Ion Game Design , Sierra Madre Games , 500 Nuances de Geek , Banana Games , Ediciones MasQueOca
- Illustration Anna H Lindberg , Josefin Strand
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In High Frontier 4 All, you manage a spacefaring company in 2020 aiming to profit from trade and technology. Players navigate a detailed delta-v map of the solar system to plan interplanetary routes and transport resources. The modular system includes politics, beginner games, and solo/co-op variants. It blends exploration, negotiation, and engine-building with scientific accuracy.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced gamers interested in science and space themes. With a playtime around 240 minutes, it demands patience and strategic planning. A solo mode is included, making it suitable for single players. Prior experience with complex economic and exploration games is beneficial.
How It Works
High Frontier 4 All uses deck, bag, and pool building to manage technology and resources. Players bid in auctions, negotiate, and build interplanetary networks. Hand management controls actions and resource delivery along routes. Its modular design offers beginner to advanced play options.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Phil Eklund, High Frontier 4 All combines scientific precision with deep gameplay. It was nominated for the 2020 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year. Part of the High Frontier family, it integrates with the Bios:Earth trilogy and features one of the most comprehensive solar system maps in board gaming.
Awards
2020
Pro
- Highly detailed solar system map with scientific basis
- Modular system with various variants and solo mode
- Combination of auction, deck-building, and network building for strategic depth
- 2020 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year nominee
Contra
- Long playtime around 240 minutes requires patience
- High complexity makes entry difficult for beginners
- Minimum age 14, not suitable for young children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the year 2020, the game simulates the exploration and exploitation of the solar system by private space companies. It merges economic, scientific, and spaceflight themes in a realistic sci-fi setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time to learn the complex mechanics and start with beginner variants like Space Diamonds for easier entry.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, High Frontier 4 All includes a solo mode and various solo variants.
How long does a game really take?
The game takes about 240 minutes plus setup time.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with complex economic and sci-fi games is recommended.
How does this compare to similar games?
High Frontier 4 All stands out with its scientifically accurate solar system map and modular gameplay.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and minimum age of 14, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The game’s combination of auction/bidding, deck-building, and network and route building defines its gameplay.
Fazit
High Frontier 4 All is a rewarding choice for players interested in space technology and complex engine-building. However, its long duration and complexity require patience and experience.
