Fifth Frontier War
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 240–360 min
- BGG rating: 6.8
About Fifth Frontier War
A basic hex-and-counter wargame set in the Spinward Marches of the Traveller RPG universe. Designed as a campaign aid for Traveller but a playable game on its own. Movement of units are generally pre-plotted and executed simultaneously, combat then occurring where necessary. Each turn is one week, each hex one parsec. Components: 22" X 26" Game Map; 720 Counters; Four 8.5" x 11" Chart Sheets; Two Dice Box
- Released
- 1981
- Designers
- John Astell, Frank Chadwick, Marc W. Miller
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 or 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Fifth Frontier War?
Fifth Frontier War plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Fifth Frontier War?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Fifth Frontier War is best with 2 or 4 players (7 votes).
How long does Fifth Frontier War take to play?
A game of Fifth Frontier War takes 240–360 min.
What age is Fifth Frontier War for?
The recommended minimum age for Fifth Frontier War is 12+.
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