# Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.44 / 5
- **Designers**: Tory Niemann
- **Artists**: Mark Maxwell
- **Publishers**: Clever Mojo Games, Game Salute
- **Categories**: Civilization, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Alien Frontiers, this pack adds fresh techs and factions to spice up the game.New alien tech cardsUseful faction referencesLow complexityEnglish-only componentsNeeds translation aidLimited component countRECOMMENDED

## Description
Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 arrives as the third slice of a "Promo Pack" originally created for the Kickstarter of the 4th edition. Game Salute split that material into six small packs, releasing them gradually in retail. This expansion provides four Alien Tech cards – Graviton Shunt, Infiltration A.I., Infinity Mirror, and Magnetic Lockdown – that slot neatly into the base game's dice‑rolling and worker‑placement mechanics. It also includes three faction reference cards (Corex, Conflomerated Dark Space Explorers, Homesteader's Union) for quick lookup, two agenda cards that work with the Alien Frontiers: Factions supplement, and a few blank cards for custom tech or agendas. All of this preserves the territory‑building and area‑influence focus while adding fresh strategic and thematic options. If you already enjoy the sci‑fi setting of Alien Frontiers, these cards are a welcome boost, especially since many introduce effects that manipulate dice or alter worker placement. The complexity stays low (weight 2.44), so the pack won’t bog down the game flow, though you’ll need translated cards or a reference sheet since the originals are in English. In short, it enriches the experience without altering the core, perfect for 2‑4 players aiming for about 90‑minute sessions.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the expansion?
It works with 2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a typical game last?
Games run about 90 minutes, depending on player experience.

### Do I need any extra material to use the pack?
Yes, the cards are in English, so a translation sheet or reference is recommended.

### Does the expansion increase game complexity?
Not significantly; the weight stays at 2.44, keeping the learning curve gentle.

### What are the main types of cards included?
Four Alien Tech cards, three faction reference cards, two agenda cards, and a few blank cards for custom content.

### Can I play the expansion solo?
The expansion is designed for 2‑4 players; solo play isn’t officially supported.

### Do I need the Alien Frontiers base game?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game to play.

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