# Exile Sun: Race for the Gate Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 160 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Eric A. Martin
- **Artists**: Eric J. Carter
- **Publishers**: Game Knight Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Open Drafting, Secret Unit Deployment, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you dig "Exile Sun" and want more space conflict, this expansion brings new routes and objectives to spice up the race!More maps and objectivesRace for relicsBoosts replayabilityNew tactical optionsExpansion for the base gameRequires "Exile Sun" base gameMay increase playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey folks! Ready to supercharge your "Exile Sun" experience? This expansion, "Race for the Gate," is here to crank up your games. If you're into exploring the unknown and unraveling cosmic mysteries, this one's for you! We're getting new map tiles that will make the board even more dynamic and agenda cards that focus on the crazy race to find ancient relics of the "Outbound Gateway." The idea is that by piecing together some of these original components, we can reestablish the connection to Earth. Get it? And for those in the game, this means a new way to gain leverage and power! This expansion adds more strategic depth, with new unit options and maybe even some rule surprises. It's the perfect chance for those who already master the base game and want more challenges, more twists, and more conflict on their table. Prepare your fleets, sharpen your strategies, and may the best space explorer win!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion work on its own or do I need the base game?
This is an expansion, so you absolutely NEED the "Exile Sun" base game to play with it.

### What new stuff does this expansion add?
It brings new map tiles, agenda cards focused on finding relics, and expands the strategic options of the game.

### Does it significantly increase the playtime?
As it adds more objectives and options, it might increase the game time a bit, especially during the first few plays.

### Is it harder than the base game?
The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but the new strategies and the race for relics might require a bit more planning.

### How many players does this expansion support?
It maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 6 players.

### Is it worth it for someone who already owns the base game?
If you enjoy "Exile Sun" and want more variety and new challenges, it's definitely worth it to give your games a fresh boost.