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Star Realms: Frontiers

Wise Wizard Games, Devir, Hobby World · Board game · 2018
8.9 Ludopedia
7.9 BoardGameGeek
1–4 · best 2
Solo
20–45 min
Weight 1.9/5
Year 2018
Minimum age 12+
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8.9 rating Ludopedia
7.9 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy fast-paced deck-building and direct space combat, Star Realms: Frontiers is a treat! Perfect for newcomers to the series or those looking to expand their options.

Highlights
  • Fast and addictive deck-building
  • Direct space combat
  • Solo and cooperative modes
  • Expandable with other games
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Player elimination can be an issue
  • Theme might not appeal to everyone
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for more stellar battles with Star Realms: Frontiers! This is a standalone game from the acclaimed Star Realms series, perfect for those who want to dive into the universe without needing other titles, but it also integrates wonderfully with the original Star Realms and Colony Wars for an even grander experience. Featuring a brand-new 80-card trade deck and updated scorecards, Frontiers is ready to take you to new galaxies.

At the heart of Star Realms, you'll find a fast-paced deck-building game full of space combat. The idea is simple and addictive: use your Trade points to buy ships and bases that appear in the Trade Row. Each card you acquire enters your deck, making it more powerful with each round. These new acquisitions can generate even more Trade to expand your fleet, or, what's more fun, generate Combat points to attack your opponents and their bases. The ultimate goal? Reduce your opponent's 'Authority' to zero! And the best part is that Frontiers isn't limited to the classic duel: you can challenge your friends in head-to-head confrontations or join forces in cooperative modes against the game itself. If you enjoy a good dose of science fiction, quick strategy, and the thrill of building an unbeatable deck, Star Realms: Frontiers is your next stop in space!

Expansions

Published additional content

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Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Open Drafting Player Elimination Solo / Solitaire Game Take That

Categories

Card Game Fighting Science Fiction

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Star Realms Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Wise Wizard Games, Devir, Hobby World, IELLO, IUVI Games
Designer Darwin Kastle, Robert Dougherty
Artist Antonis Papantoniou, Graphics Manufacture

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

16,274owners
1,322wishlist
125want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play Star Realms: Frontiers?
The game accommodates 1 to 4 players, which is great for duels, group matches, or even a solo session.
What is the average game length?
Games are quite fast! They usually take between 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the game.
Is Star Realms: Frontiers a standalone game or does it require other games in the series?
It's completely standalone! You can play with just this box. But the icing on the cake is that it can be combined with Star Realms and Colony Wars for more variety and players.
What is the complexity level of the game?
It's considered light to medium weight (1.88/5 on BGG). The rules are easy to pick up, but the strategy has depth, making it accessible for beginners and interesting for deck-building veterans.
Does the game have a solo or cooperative mode?
Yes, it does! In addition to competitive modes, you can play solo against the game or cooperate with friends to defeat system-imposed challenges. It's super versatile!
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find an 80-card trade deck and new scorecards to track players' Authority. It's essentially a card game, so portability is excellent!
Is there any language barrier to play?
Yes, Ludopedia points out 'extensive language dependency'. The cards contain important text for abilities, so a translation or familiarity with English is quite useful.

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