# Expansion or Extinction

## General Info
- **Year Published**: —
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Craig Besinque, Stuart Pierce
- **Publishers**: GMT Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Science Fiction, Territory Building, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling

## Verdict
If you love space war games with a card‑driven story, Expansion or Extinction hits the sweet spot.Card‑driven campaignDice‑based combatInteresting economic managementDiverse world typesModerate learning curveComponents lack full translationPlaytime can run longRECOMMENDED

## Description
Expansion or Extinction drops 2‑4 players into a post‑apocalyptic future where the Sun has blown up after centuries of star colonisation. Earth’s colonies, now free from the Sun’s gravity, scramble to reclaim space and carve out their own spheres of influence. The game runs on the award‑winning Triumph and Tragedy engine, featuring a campaign driven by action cards and dice‑resolved battles. Each player starts with a star system that has just rediscovered interstellar travel technology. The goal is to explore neighboring systems and bring them under your control, either peacefully via action cards or through military conquest. There are three world types: Core Worlds, highly populated but resource‑depleted; Outer Rim worlds, rich in resources but sparsely populated; and Green Worlds, the balanced starting zones with both population and resources, yet equipped with fleets ready for conflict. Play proceeds as a campaign, with cards dictating events, missions and battles, while dice rolls settle combat and discoveries. The game blends economic management, territory building and war tactics within a sci‑fi setting. A 3/5 weight means the rules are approachable yet deep enough to keep strategists engaged. Perfect for fans of space‑themed war games who enjoy a story unfolding card by card.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
Typically between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the group.

### What is the complexity level?
Weight 3/5 – rules are approachable yet offer strategic depth.

### Do I need any extra material to play?
The cards need a full translation, as the current version is not fully in English.

### Does the game include miniatures or just blocks?
It uses block pieces to represent fleets and units.

### Do I need to know the Triumph and Tragedy system beforehand?
Not required, but a basic understanding speeds up learning.

### Are there any planned expansions?
No official announcements yet, though the system is designed for future add‑ons.

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