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Our Verdict
If you enjoy the complexity and space simulation of High Frontier, Odyssey is an addition that brings more focus to your career and a dash of competition. Get ready to explore and progress!
Highlights
- Focus on individual progression
- New layer of competition
- Detailed exploration
- Deepened space simulation
Keep in mind
- Requires previous modules
- Steep learning curve
- High complexity
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High Frontier 4 All Module 6 – Odyssey has arrived! This expansion, previously known as Expansion 1 and then Careers, brings you directly into the High Frontier universe in a brand-new way. With two explorer tokens in your color, one marks your location in space, and the other tracks your career progress. The career path placard is shared among all players, potentially sparking some friendly competition among explorers! Odyssey also supercharges exploration: you can now survey new sites by adding exploration hexes, revealing features like regolith and volcanoes. To prospect these sites, you'll need a specific status level (replacing the size roll from the core game) and the right equipment – like a submersible for underwater prospecting. Status levels range from C to B, A, and the game concludes one round after someone reaches the highest status, A. As for victory? In Odyssey, the first player to reach the maximum status (with VPs as a tiebreaker) is the winner, shifting away from the victory conditions of the core game and other modules. It's an expansion that adds depth and competition, focusing on your individual space career journey while retaining the interaction we know and love in High Frontier. Get ready for more challenges and discoveries in deep space!
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Publisher
Ion Game Design
Designer
Geoff Speare, Jon Manker, Phil Eklund, Rogério Nogueira da Costa
Do I need to own Modules 1 and 2 to play Odyssey?
Yes, Odyssey requires Modules 1 (Terawatt & Futures) and 2 (Colonization) to be playable.
How many players can participate in Odyssey?
Odyssey can be played by 1 to 6 players.
Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
The overall complexity of High Frontier remains, but Odyssey adds new layers of strategy and competition focused on your individual career, which might be perceived as an increase in strategic difficulty.
How does victory work in Odyssey?
Victory is achieved by reaching the highest status level (A). In case of a tie, victory points (VP) determine the winner.
What new components come with Odyssey?
The expansion adds explorer tokens, exploration hexes, and elements related to the career path and new sites to prospect.
Can this expansion be combined with others?
Yes, Odyssey can be combined with any other modules in the High Frontier 4 All series, provided Modules 1 and 2 are also present.
Is the solo play affected by this expansion?
Yes, Odyssey introduces new mechanics and objectives that can be played in solo mode, adding more depth to the individual experience.