Alien Frontiers is a resource management and planetary development game for two to four players. As a deep space colonist on a harsh, newly discovered world, you manage resources, build a fleet, research alien life, and settle colonies to take control of the planet.

How it plays

The board shows the planet, its moon, the stations orbiting it, and the solar system's star. The dice you start with represent the ships in your fleet. You assign them to orbital facilities to earn resources, expand your fleet, and colonize the planet.

As the game progresses, you place colony tokens on the planet's territories to show your control. Each territory exerts influence over particular orbital facilities, and controlling a territory lets you use that influence to your advantage.

An alien race once lived on the planet and left a remarkable artifact in orbit. By sending your fleet to explore it, you can uncover alien technologies to further your cause.

Key features

• Roll and place dice to gain advantages and block opponents out of useful areas of the board
• Use Alien Tech cards to manipulate dice rolls and territory bonuses to break the rules
• Steal resources, overtake territories, and race to get your colonies on the map first
• Plan your fleet assignments, alien technology, and territory influence while blocking rivals from building colonies of their own