Final Frontier
The Final Frontier is a game the simulates man's expansion into the Solar System. Players represent the global powers involved in the mission. Players must build mines and colonies to tap the resources of the planets and satellites¸ which boost the nation's global economy¸ while ships and troops are built to protect these interests. Since the events in the game are one aspect of global politics¸ players must limit conflict; otherwise¸ conflict will trigger larger and more aggressive interests in the space program possibly leading to war. Contents: * 20 page color rulebook * 200+ die-cut counters * Folded color hex map * Cardstock charts & tables * 2 dice! Complexity: Low Map Scale: 1.00 AU (astronomical unit) [149¸600¸000 km] per hex Unit scale: 1-3 ships per counter¸ 100+ men (1 company) per ground combat unit Time scale: 2 months per turn Players: 2 to 4 Solitaire Suitability: High Playing Time: 2-4 hours