High Frontier Expansion
- Designer Phil Eklund
- Publisher Sierra Madre Games
- Illustration Phil Eklund
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This expansion extends the game map to include Jupiter, Saturn, comets, centaurs, and Trojan asteroids. New rules introduce slingshots, radiation belts, piracy, combat, solar flares, and space politics. With 24 new patent cards for reactors, generators, and thrusters, players gain more technological options. Scenarios include alien invasions and solo play, offering varied gameplay.
Who Is This Game For?
High Frontier Expansion targets experienced players of the base game and fans of complex simulations. With about 180 minutes playtime, it is an extended strategy game requiring patience and prior knowledge. A solo mode is included, making it accessible for single players as well.
How It Works
Using simulation as its core mechanic, this expansion broadens the solar system and adds environmental factors like radiation and piracy. Players navigate these challenges while employing new technology cards strategically. Scenarios range from cooperative to competitive and solo, providing gameplay variety.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Phil Eklund, the expansion was nominated for the 2011 Golden Geek Best Board Game Expansion. It enriches the base game High Frontier with realistic space elements and political complexity, making it unique in space exploration board games.
Awards
2011
Pro
- Extends the game map to the outer solar system
- Adds mechanics like radiation, piracy, and space politics
- Includes a solo mode for single players
- Nominated for Golden Geek Best Board Game Expansion 2011
Contra
- High complexity requires base game experience
- Long playtime of about 180 minutes
- Not suitable for casual or family players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game expands the sci-fi universe of High Frontier, focusing on space exploration of planets, moons, and asteroids in the outer solar system, including political and technical challenges.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the base game well before adding the expansion to grasp the new rules better.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, the expansion includes a solo mode, supporting single-player gameplay.
How long does a game really take?
Gameplay takes about 180 minutes, making it an extended session.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with the base game High Frontier is important due to the complex new mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
The expansion offers realistic simulation of space phenomena and extends the base game with political and technical aspects.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it is less suitable for families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The simulation of complex space phenomena is the core mechanic.
Fazit
High Frontier Expansion is recommended for players familiar with the base game seeking a deeper, more complex space simulation. Its long playtime and difficulty require prior experience.
