Star Realms: Frontiers (EN)

Begin with a modest fleet and build it into an interstellar force. Star Realms: Frontiers is a standalone deck-building game that gives each player a starting deck and a shared trade row full of ships and bases to acquire.

Play cards to generate trade, combat and other effects, then use trade to improve future hands and combat to attack opposing authority. Cards from the same faction can strengthen one another, so buying a useful ship means thinking about the combinations it will make possible later.

Your deck grows as the market changes, and no single purchase guarantees the next card you want will appear. Some bases remain in play to give lasting protection or abilities. Balancing immediate combat with investments in your engine is the heart of the contest, especially when an opponent starts to assemble a dangerous combination.

Frontiers supports competitive play and includes ways to play solo or cooperatively against its challenge scenarios. Its four starting decks make it practical for a wider group than a small two-player starter. It suits players who enjoy fast turns, evolving card combinations and the satisfaction of turning a humble opening deck into a focused fleet.

• Players: 1–4
• Age Range: 12+
• Typical game: 30–45 minutes
• Difficulty rating: 🧠🧠 (2/5)