High Frontier 4 All

Ion Game Design

About this game

Welcome to High Frontier 4 All !

Embark on an exciting journey into space, where ambition and ingenuity fuel the race to explore our solar system! Initially designed by a rocket engineer, and with a rich array of knowledgable 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 enhancing your experience as you chart new horizons and conquer the cosmos.

Thank you for joining us on this adventure — your universe awaits!

- Besime Uyanik, CEO Ion Game Design

** Differences & Missing Features from the board game **

Pathfinding:
• While paths may not always be perfect, we are actively working on further enhancements.

Unlimited Structures:
• There is no limit to the number of outposts, claims, colonies, factories, and rockets that a player can have.

Scientific Fuel Calculation:
• Fuel calculation now uses the scientific rocket equation instead of the abstracted board game version.

Factory Assisted Take-Off:
• Not implemented.

Astrobiology, Atmospheric, and Submarine Site Features:
• Limited implementation.

First Player Privilege:
• Not available.

Solar Oberth Flyby:
• Treated as a regular hazard.

Lander Hazards:
• Currently functions like regular lander.

Rotating Heavy Radiator Components:
• No way to rotate heavy radiator components to their light side.
• If they should rotate automatically, they will instead be decommissioned.

What’s new

Bug fixes
- Fixes for the app to run more smoothly
- Multiple gameplay related issues have been fixed
New
- Exploration mode
- Trading between players
- Certain factions can use their abilities on other players
- Smaller features like Aireater refuel operations, etc and some UI tweaks