BGG rank #377 · 2010

Alien Frontiers

Alien Frontiers (2010) is #377 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 90 min, ages 13+. Designed by Tory Niemann.

Year: 2010
Players: 2–4
Play time: 90 min
Age: 13+

About the game

Do you have what it takes to be a deep space colonist? An alien frontier awaits the brave and daring! This new planet will be harsh, but if you have the skills to manage your resources, build a fleet, research alien life, and settle colonies, the world can be yours.Alien Frontiers is a game of resource management and planetary development for two to four players.

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Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Dice Rolling Open Drafting Worker Placement with Dice Workers

Designers

Tory Niemann

Artists

Piotr Burzykowski, Ross Grams, Mark Maxwell

Publishers

Clever Mojo Games, CMON Global Limited, Game Salute, Hobby World, LocWorks, 株式会社ケンビル (KenBill)

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