# Star Realms: Frontiers

Star Realms: Frontiers is a board game for 1–4 players. It plays in 20–45 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 8.1 out of 10 by 24 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $12.93 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 20–45 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 1.9 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2018
- **Categories:** Fighting, Card Game, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics:** Solo / Solitaire Game, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Open Drafting, Take That, Player Elimination
- **Ludoya rating:** 8.1 out of 10, from 24 reviews
- **Owned by:** 91 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 292
- **Unique players:** 125

**Designers:** Robert Dougherty, Darwin Kastle

**Artists:** Antonis Papantoniou, Graphics Manufacture

**Publishers:** Wise Wizard Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamers Guild AZ | 12.93 $ | https://gamersguildaz.com/products/star-realms-frontiers |
| Cardhaus Games | 18.19 $ | https://www.cardhaus.com/star-realms-frontier/ |
| Atomic Empire | 23.99 $ | https://www.atomicempire.com/Item/245003 |
| Board Game Bliss | 25.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/star-realms-frontiers |
| 401 Games | 27.95 $ | https://store.401games.ca/products/star-realms-frontiers |
| Ludifolie | 17.9 € | https://www.ludifolie.com/9171-star-realms-frontieres.html |
| Jugar x Jugar | 20 € | https://www.jugarxjugar.com/shop/estrategia/6039-star-realms-frontiers-8436589620551.html |
| Games Empire | 32.99 $ | https://gamesempire.com.au/products/starrealmsfrontiers |
| Spelexperten | 249 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/kortspel/star-realms-frontiers.html |
| Zatu Games | 19.95 £ | https://zatu.com/products/star-realms-frontier |
| Good Games | 39.05 $ | https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/star-realms-frontiers |
| Alphaspel | 299 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/88455-star-realms-frontiers |
| Gameology | 45.95 $ | https://www.gameology.com.au/products/star-realms-frontiers |
| Fantasiapelit | 28.8 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_184811 |

## Expansions

- [Star Realms: Gambit Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-gambit-set)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Bases & Battleships](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-bases-and-battleships)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-heroes)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Events](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-events)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Fleets & Fortresses](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-fleets-and-fortresses)
- [Star Realms: Cosmic Gambit Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-cosmic-gambit-set)
- [Star Realms: United – Assault](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-assault)
- [Star Realms: United – Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-heroes)
- [Star Realms: United – Command](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-command)
- [Star Realms: United – Missions](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-missions)
- [Star Realms: Scenarios](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-scenarios)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Alignment](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-alignment)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Alliance](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-alliance)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Unity](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-unity)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Pact](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-pact)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Coalition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-coalition)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Union](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-union)
- [Star Realms: Promo Pack I](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-promo-pack-i)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – Lost Fleet](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-lost-fleet)
- [Star Realms: Stellar Allies Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-stellar-allies-pack)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Invasion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-invasion)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Tech](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-tech)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-heroes)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Requisition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-requisition)
- [Star Realms: Universal Storage Box](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-universal-storage-box)
- [Star Realms: Mercenary Garrison Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-mercenary-garrison-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Frontiers – Kickstarter Promo Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-frontiers-kickstarter-promo-pack)
- [Star Realms: Year Two Promo Cards](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-year-two-promo-cards)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – First Strike](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-first-strike)
- [Star Realms: BGG Store Promo Set Two](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-promo-set-two)
- [Star Realms: BGG Store Promo Set One](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-bgg-store-promo-set-one)
- [Star Realms: Rescue Run Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-rescue-run-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Seeker Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-seeker-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: The Ark Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-the-ark-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Starmarket Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-starmarket-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Security Craft Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-security-craft-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Pact Cutter Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-pact-cutter-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Battle Barge Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-battle-barge-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Tanker Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-tanker-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Merc Tower Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-tower-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Breeding Site Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-breeding-site-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Union Drone](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-union-drone)
- [Star Realms: Coalition Tower Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-coalition-tower-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Merc Battlecruiser Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-battlecruiser-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Game Day Pack (May – July)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-game-day-pack-may-july)
- [Star Realms: Fortress Oblivion Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-fortress-oblivion-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Game Day Pack (Season 2)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-game-day-pack-season-2)
- [Звёздные империи: Альянс (Star Realms: United)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/-177)
- [Star Realms: Battle Screecher Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-battle-screecher-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Federal Transport](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-federal-transport)
- [Star Realms: Disposal Bot Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-disposal-bot-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Merc Destroyer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-destroyer-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Megahauler Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-megahauler-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Stellar Ray](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-stellar-ray)
- [Star Realms: Merc Captain Garcia Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-captain-garcia-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Starbase Omega Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-starbase-omega-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Ace of Aces](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-ace-of-aces)
- [Звёздные империи: Гамбит (Star Realms: Gambit)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-gambit)
- [Star Realms: Warlord Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-warlord-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Castle Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-castle-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Finder Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-finder-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Frontier Hawk Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-frontier-hawk-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Admiral's Tabletop Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-admirals-tabletop-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Interceptor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-interceptor-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Stingray Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-stingray-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Tournament Kit Season 5](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-tournament-kit-season-5)
- [Star Realms: Tournament Kit Season 3](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-tournament-kit-season-3)
- [Звёздные империи: Боевая тревога (Star Realms: High Alert)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert)

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## Rules questions

### 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).

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-frontiers)
- [Star Realms: Frontiers in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/star-realms-frontiers)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230253)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._