# Rocket Flight

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1999
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Phil Eklund
- **Artists**: Phil Eklund
- **Publishers**: Sierra Madre Games
- **Categories**: Aviation / Flight, Economic, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid

## Verdict
If you enjoy blending sci‑fi flavor with economic strategy, Rocket Flight offers a unique ride.Engaging space themeClear grid mechanicsOptimization challengeLengthy, dense rulesRequires solid translationWITH CAVEATS

## Description
In Rocket Flight, each player runs a space corporation starting in 2020, aiming to profit from interplanetary trade and tech development. The game incorporates real astrophysics concepts—Lagrange points, specific impulse, remote power sources—yet abstracts them into easy‑to‑learn mechanics. The hexagonal board represents near‑Earth space, and ships move across a grid, picking routes that balance fuel consumption and delivery time. Each round offers chances to sign transport contracts, fund propulsion research, or open new trade lanes. Decisions are driven by technology cards and resource tokens, simulating the risk‑reward balance. The win condition is simply having the most profit when the game ends, typically after two hours. While the theme is heavy, the language is approachable, though the rulebook demands a solid read and translation because the original is in English. Rocket Flight went out of print in 2003 and was completely redesigned as High Frontier in 2010, but it still retains its low‑budget space‑simulation charm. Perfect for players who love economic strategy mixed with sci‑fi flavor and don’t mind a bit of technical jargon.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 6 players, best with a medium‑sized group.

### What is the typical playing time?
Around 120 minutes, depending on players' familiarity.

### How complex is the game?
Rated 3/5 on BGG, a medium‑complexity game that requires careful rule reading.

### What components are included?
Hexagonal board, resource tokens, technology cards, ship markers, and money.

### Do I need to know English to play?
The original rules are in English; a solid translation or basic English helps.

### Is the game still in print?
No, it went out of print in 2003, but it was completely redesigned as High Frontier in 2010.

### Who is this game for?
Fans of space simulation, economic strategy, and scientific themes.