
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,750
- BGG rating
- 6.8
City of Remnants
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3
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Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 is an expansion for Alien Frontiers released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Tory Niemann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Worker Placement.
Originally marketed as part of the "Promo Pack" for the 4th Edition's Kickstarter, the Promo Pack was split into 6 "Expansion Packs", which Game Salute has been slowly releasing to retail. Contents 4 Alien Tech Cards (for use with Alien Frontiers) Graviton Shunt Infiltration A.I. Infinity Mirror Magnetic Lockdown 3 Faction Reference Cards Corex Conflomerated Dark Space Explorers Homesteader's Union 2 Agenda Cards (for use with Alien Frontiers: Factions) 2 Blank Alien Tech Card 1 Blank Agenda Card
Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Dice, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 are: Tory Niemann. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alien Frontiers: Expansion Pack #3 as an expansion for Alien Frontiers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Alien Frontiers to use it. Check that your edition of Alien Frontiers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.