High Frontier 4 All digital version

Description

Embark on an epic journey through the stars with High Frontier 4 All! As the head of a cutting-edge spacefaring company in 2020, your mission is to profit from the exploration and industrialization of our solar system. Each turn, make crucial decisions that shape your strategy—perform key actions, move your rocket, and advance your company’s technological prowess.

Initially designed by a rocket engineer and enriched by knowledgeable contributors over the years, High Frontier 4 All is one of the most complex and rewarding board games ever created, blending scientific realism with strategic depth like no other.

At ION Game Design, we’re proud to bring its experience to you as an app, crafted to celebrate the intricate beauty of this groundbreaking game and enhance your adventure as you chart new horizons and conquer the cosmos.

Thank you for joining us on this journey — your universe awaits!
— Besime Uyanik, CEO, Ion Game Design

Differences Between the Board Game and the Digital Version

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Pathfinding

While paths may not always be perfect, we’re working on further enhancements.

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Unlimited Structures

No limit to the number of outposts, claims, colonies, factories, or rockets.

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Scientific Fuel Calculation

Uses the scientific rocket equation instead of the board game version.

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Multiple Components

Create multiple components from the same patent, one per action.

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Player Interactions

No trading or negotiations yet.

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Air Eater & Pac-Man

Shown on rockets but not yet functional.

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Faction & Patent Abilities

Some (e.g., Photon Kite Sails immunity) not implemented yet.

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Glitched Components

Flyby glitch not implemented.

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Factory & Heroism

Factory-assisted take-off, heroism chits, and other features not in this version.

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Synodic Comet Sites

Always visible on the map.

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First Player Privilege

Not available.

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Solar Oberth Flyby

Treated as a hazard.

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Lander Hazards

Function like regular landers.

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Rotating Radiators

Cannot rotate; decommissioned if needed.

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Auction Ties

Auction starter wins ties.

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Discarding Claims

No way to discard claims or factories.