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
Pathfinding
While paths may not always be perfect, we’re working on further enhancements.
Unlimited Structures
No limit to the number of outposts, claims, colonies, factories, or rockets.
Scientific Fuel Calculation
Uses the scientific rocket equation instead of the board game version.
Multiple Components
Create multiple components from the same patent, one per action.
Player Interactions
No trading or negotiations yet.
Air Eater & Pac-Man
Shown on rockets but not yet functional.
Faction & Patent Abilities
Some (e.g., Photon Kite Sails immunity) not implemented yet.
Glitched Components
Flyby glitch not implemented.
Factory & Heroism
Factory-assisted take-off, heroism chits, and other features not in this version.
Synodic Comet Sites
Always visible on the map.
First Player Privilege
Not available.
Solar Oberth Flyby
Treated as a hazard.
Lander Hazards
Function like regular landers.
Rotating Radiators
Cannot rotate; decommissioned if needed.
Auction Ties
Auction starter wins ties.
Discarding Claims
No way to discard claims or factories.