# Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #5

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.29 / 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 already love Alien Frontiers, this pack adds fresh tech and agendas that spice up the game.New tech cardsFits seamlessly with base gameQuick playtimeComponents in EnglishNeeds translation aidRECOMMENDED

## Description
Expansion Pack #5 for Alien Frontiers arrives as the fifth slice of a promotional bundle that originally funded the 4th edition via Kickstarter. Game Salute split that content into six small expansions, and now Pack 5 is available in retail. Inside the box you’ll find four Alien Tech cards – such as the Webbing Shipfitter Drone, Superconductor and Grapple Suppression Matrix – which add fresh technological options to the base game. The pack also includes three faction reference cards (Smuggler's Alliance, Uranian Syndicate, Xeno Exploration Inc.), two agenda cards for use with Alien Frontiers: Factions, and blank cards for custom tech or agenda creation. 

Mechanically, the expansion reinforces what makes Alien Frontiers so addictive: dice rolling for resource generation, worker placement on colony sectors, and area control where majority or influence decides who scores points. The new tech cards open up additional strategic pathways, letting you fine‑tune your territory‑building and influence tactics according to your faction’s style. Since the pack is designed for players who already own the base game, the learning curve is minimal – just slot the cards into the correct decks and follow the rules. 

With a light weight (2.3/5) and a playtime of roughly 90 minutes, the experience stays fluid, perfect for 2‑4 players who enjoy strategic sessions without the heft of a heavy eurogame. If you love the sci‑fi setting of Alien Frontiers and want more tech and agenda variety, this pack is a quick, inexpensive upgrade. Note: components are in English, so a translated spreadsheet or pre‑translated cards are needed for Portuguese‑speaking groups. Overall, Expansion Pack #5 is a solid add‑on that boosts replayability while preserving the core feel of the game.

## FAQ
### How many players can use Expansion Pack #5?
It works for 2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game last with the expansion?
The average playing time stays around 90 minutes.

### Do I need the base game to use this pack?
Yes, the pack is a supplement and requires Alien Frontiers to play.

### Are the cards printed in Portuguese?
No, all cards are printed in English. Using a translated spreadsheet or pre‑translated cards is recommended.

### What are the main new contents?
Four new Alien Tech cards, three faction reference cards, two agenda cards, and blank cards for custom creations.

### Does the expansion make the game more complex?
Not really. The learning curve is low because the mechanics are already familiar from the base game.

### Do I need any other expansions besides the base game?
Only the base game. This pack is designed to be used on its own without additional expansions.

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