# Alien Frontiers: Faction Pack #1 ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2012 - **BGG Rating**: 7.3 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3, 4) - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 2.19 / 5 - **Designers**: Brandon Freels, Tory Niemann - **Artists**: Alex Garrett, Karim Chakroun, Mark Maxwell - **Publishers**: Clever Mojo Games, Game Salute - **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Worker Placement ## Verdict Loved Alien Frontiers and want more? This little pack adds a new faction with a cool mini vehicle and a game-changing card! If you enjoy more strategic options, you'll love it.New faction with unique mechanicREV miniature is a charmSeismic Detonator card is impactfulIncreases replayabilityExpansion for existing playersRequires base gameCan increase complexityFOR GENRE FANS ## Description If you're a fan of Alien Frontiers and felt like it needed an extra dash of fun and strategy, get ready for this! Faction Pack #1 introduces Xeno Explorations, Inc., a new faction that's here to shake up your game. These guys have a super special exploration vehicle, the REV (Remote Exploration Vehicle), which you'll use to explore Planet Maxwell in search of valuable territories. Imagine a cool little vehicle miniature that marks the territory Xeno has its sights on – that's it! And to add a spicy action element, there's the Alien Tech card called Seismic Detonator. This thing is like a powerful weapon that can clear the map, but using it takes serious guts! The pack includes everything you need: the new faction board, alien tech cards, and any other components that make the game even more enjoyable. With this expansion, the base game gains more replayability and new tactics to explore. If you enjoy managing your dice, competing for areas, and like a science fiction theme with a 'who will dominate what?' vibe, this expansion is a perfect fit. It adds an extra layer of complexity and interaction without making the rules too heavy, maintaining the flow we already know and love from Alien Frontiers. Get ready for new strategies and intergalactic challenges! ## How to Play Objective of the Game The Faction Pack #1 Booster does not change the primary objective of Alien Frontiers: to gain more influence over Planet Maxwell (measured in Victory Points) than your opponents. Preparation (Setup) If Xeno Explorations, Inc. has been chosen for your game of Alien Frontiers: Factions, place the Remote Exploration Vehicle (REV miniature) on Burroughs Desert and shuffle the two new Agenda cards into the Agenda deck. Fluxo do Jogo Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Ações e Como Jogar Faction Board The faction owner may pay one fuel to move the REV to an adjacent territory and may then use that territory’s bonus as if the faction owner controlled the territory. A player docked at Xeno Explorations, Inc. may move the REV to an adjacent territory and may then use that territory’s bonus as if the player controlled the territory. If the faction owner is able to move the REV twice on the same turn, the territory bonuses gained may only be used while the REV is located in each specific territory. REV Rules The REV may only move into a territory that shares a border with the territory in which the REV is currently located. The REV only activates a territory bonus when it first moves into a territory. A REV that has not moved grants no bonus. The REV cannot activate the Burroughs Desert territory bonus. The Repulsor Field blocks the REV from entering or exiting that territory. The Isolation Field blocks the REV from activating that territory’s bonus. Moving the REV into a territory you already control grants you no additional benefit. Alien Tech Card: Seismic Detonator The Seismic Detonator has no function other than its discard power and it is a one-use card. Once discarded, the Seismic Detonator is removed from the game. You may discard the Seismic Detonator to move all colonies in one territory to adjacent territories of your choice. The Repulsor Field blocks the use of the Seismic Detonator in that territory. The Repulsor Field blocks colonies fleeing the Seismic Detonator’s use in an adjacent territory. Agenda Cards In-Game Agendas Move the REV into a territory that already has the Isolation Field on it. The REV is located in a territory that you control. Place or Move the Repulsor Field onto the territory where the REV is located. Endgame Agendas The REV and the Relic Ship are both in Burroughs Desert. Fim de Jogo e Pontuação Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Dicas para Vencer Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base Alien Frontiers game to play with this expansion? Absolutely! This is an expansion pack, so you definitely need the base Alien Frontiers game to use the new cards and faction. ### How many players does this expansion support? This expansion adds content to the base game, so it supports the same player count as the original Alien Frontiers, which is 2 to 5 players. ### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion? It adds a new faction and a card with a powerful effect, which might slightly increase complexity. However, as it focuses on a specific aspect, it doesn't radically change the game's core rules. ### What exactly comes in this pack? You get a new faction board (Xeno Explorations, Inc.), a vehicle miniature (REV), a new Alien Tech card (Seismic Detonator), and any other components needed to use these new additions. ### Is it worth it for casual Alien Frontiers players? If you enjoy varying strategies and like the theme, it might be worth it. But if you play very infrequently, you might not notice as much difference as a more dedicated player. ### What's the average playtime with this expansion? The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on player experience and the number of participants. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 11.10 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2085302&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/3585/alien-frontiers-faction-pack-1?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com