Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Counterstrike

If you are a fan of Race for the Galaxy and feel your space empires deserve a much larger scale, Xeno Counterstrike is the expansion you have been waiting for. As the third arc of the series, this title increases the complexity and duration of games, introducing the starry rift frontier and the Xeno hive worlds. The big deal here is the shift in risk-reward dynamics when settling these new frontier worlds, which bring over 40 new cards to your tableau. Forget the standard tableau size limits for ending the game; here, the experience becomes a true epic of conquest. The game can extend for a few more rounds, allowing you to develop much more robust economic engines and see those 6-cost developments shine like never before. The 'Counterstrike' mechanic is the heart of this expansion: after repelling the Xeno invasion, players turn the tables on the invaders, striking back at their home systems in a coordinated effort. This turns the match into a race for victory points or a decisive military victory, where tableaus of 25 cards or more become the new reality. While you can play with just the base game, the full counterstrike experience and support for a fifth player require owning the Xeno Invasion expansion. It is, without a doubt, the definitive version for those seeking superior strategic depth and who do not mind dedicating a bit more time to see their galactic empire dominate the galaxy once and for all. Prepare for swings in leadership near the end of the game, where every decision counts and long-term planning finally yields its sweetest fruits.