
2018 · Fighting
Star Realms: Frontiers
Expand a space fleet, acquire new ships and bases from an open trade row, and use them to generate trade or combat. Players build decks as the game progresses, spending trade to draft cards that boost income or attack power, then use combat to reduce opponents’ authority or defend bases. The game supports head-to-head play and includes options for solo or cooperative scenarios, and its 80-card trade deck and scorecards can be combined with other compatible sets.
- Players
- 1–4 best 2
- Playing time
- 20–45 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- 1.9 / 5
About the game
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Expansions
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Star Realms: Crisis – Events2014
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Star Realms: United – Assault2016
Star Realms: United – Heroes2016
Star Realms: United – Command2016
Star Realms: United – Missions2016
Star Realms: Scenarios2018
Star Realms: Command Deck – The Alignment2018
Star Realms: Command Deck – The Alliance2018
Star Realms: Command Deck – The Unity2018
Star Realms: Command Deck – The Pact2018
Star Realms: Command Deck – The Coalition2018
Star Realms: Command Deck – The Union2018
Star Realms: Promo Pack I2016
Star Realms: Command Deck – Lost Fleet2018
Star Realms: Stellar Allies Pack2018
Star Realms: High Alert – Invasion2021
Star Realms: High Alert – Tech2021
Star Realms: High Alert – Heroes2021
Star Realms: High Alert – Requisition2021
Star Realms: Universal Storage Box2018
Star Realms: Mercenary Garrison Promo Card2015
Star Realms: Frontiers – Kickstarter Promo Pack2018
Star Realms: Year Two Promo Cards2017
Star Realms: High Alert – First Strike2021
Star Realms: BGG Store Promo Set Two2014
Star Realms: BGG Store Promo Set One2014
Star Realms: Rescue Run Promo Card2017
Star Realms: Seeker Promo Card2018
Star Realms: The Ark Promo Card2015
Star Realms: Starmarket Promo Card2014
Star Realms: Security Craft Promo Card2016
Star Realms: Pact Cutter Promo Card2018
Star Realms: Battle Barge Promo Card2015
Star Realms: Tanker Promo Card2019
Star Realms: Merc Tower Promo Card2018
Star Realms: Breeding Site Promo Card2015
Star Realms: Union Drone2017
Star Realms: Coalition Tower Promo Card2017
Star Realms: Merc Battlecruiser Promo Card2017
Star Realms: Game Day Pack (May – July)2014
Star Realms: Fortress Oblivion Promo Card2016
Star Realms: Game Day Pack (Season 2)2014
Звёздные империи: Альянс (Star Realms: United)2021
Star Realms: Battle Screecher Promo Card2014
Star Realms: Federal Transport2016
Star Realms: Disposal Bot Promo Card2020
Star Realms: Merc Destroyer Promo Card2018
Star Realms: Megahauler Promo Card2014
Star Realms: Stellar Ray2016
Star Realms: Merc Captain Garcia Promo Card2022
Star Realms: Starbase Omega Promo Card2016
Star Realms: Ace of Aces2017
Звёздные империи: Гамбит (Star Realms: Gambit)2015
Star Realms: Warlord Promo Card2022
Star Realms: Castle Promo Card2022
Star Realms: Finder Promo Card2022
Star Realms: Frontier Hawk Promo Card2019
Star Realms: Admiral's Tabletop Promo Card2016
Star Realms: Interceptor Promo Card2019
Star Realms: Stingray Promo Card2022
Star Realms: Tournament Kit Season 52016
Star Realms: Tournament Kit Season 3
Звёздные империи: Боевая тревога (Star Realms: High Alert)2026Plays with
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- Plays logged
- 125
- Players
- 27m 39s
- Average play
- 90
- In collections
- 4
- On wishlists
8.1/10
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Rules questions
Answered from the rulebook by Ludoya's rules assistant.
If I have an Outpost, can my opponent attack me directly or target my other bases?
No — an Outpost prevents opponents from attacking you directly and prevents your non-Outpost bases from being attacked or targeted until all your Outposts are destroyed (see pages 10 and 14).
Do Bases stay in play after my turn ends, and can I use their abilities every turn?
Yes — Bases remain in play until destroyed or scrapped (they are not discarded at end of turn), and you may use a Base’s Primary Ability once per turn at any time during your Main Phase (see page 10).
How do Ally abilities work — do I need to play cards in a certain order to trigger them?
Ally abilities trigger as soon as you have another card of that faction in play regardless of play order; once triggered the Ally ability may be used any time during your Main Phase, and a Double Ally requires two other cards of that faction (see page 11).
If I buy a card from the Trade Row, can I play it immediately that turn?
No — acquired cards are placed into your Discard Pile and are not considered played, so you cannot use their abilities until you draw them later; also replace the bought card in the Trade Row immediately (see page 13).
When I gain Trade or Combat from several cards, can I save it or combine it across the turn?
Yes — Trade and Combat go into pooled Trade and Combat resources you can add to and spend during your Main Phase; however, any remaining Trade or Combat is lost during your Discard Phase at the end of your turn (see pages 12–14).
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