Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Invasion

Rio Grande Games, Ystari Games · Board game · 2015
8.2 Ludopedia 7.9 BGG 2–5 · best 2 30–60 min Weight 3.3/5
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If you enjoy Race for the Galaxy and want more challenge with an alien invasion theme, this expansion is for you! It adds a tense and fast-paced combat layer without overcomplicating the flow.

Highlights
  • New cards and challenges
  • Tense invasion mode
  • Quick Xeno attacks
Keep in mind
  • Not compatible with other expansions
  • Focus on intermediate players
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Get ready for the third act of the Race for the Galaxy saga! In Xeno Invasion, the galaxy is on fire, literally, with waves of xenophobic aliens, the dreaded Xenos, invading everything. This expansion adds extra spice to the base game, introducing Xeno military worlds and the new ANTI-XENO keyword. To handle the threat, the game adds 51 brand-new cards and is not compatible with other story arc expansions, focusing on a more cohesive experience. If you've already mastered the basics of Race for the Galaxy, Xeno Invasion is the next step, altering the Explore phase to mix cards from your hand with new options. But the biggest highlight is the optional Invasion Game mode! In it, you can repair damaged worlds, donate supplies to the war effort, and earn Victory Points (VPs) in novel ways. The tension mounts as the end of the game can be dictated by your ability to repel the Xenos or succumb to them. Xeno attacks occur at the end of each round, starting from the third, and are super quick, resolving in under 30 seconds so as not to disrupt the game's flow. Prepare your fleet, because defending the galaxy has never been so challenging!

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Rules manual — Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Invasion English · PDF
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2–5 players
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Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Game: Race for the Galaxy
Publisher Rio Grande Games, Ystari Games
Designer Thomas Lehmann
Artist Claus Stephan, Martin Hoffmann, Mirko Suzuki

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Do I need the base game Race for the Galaxy to play?
Yes, absolutely! Xeno Invasion is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
It maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players.
Does the game get much harder with this expansion?
Xeno Invasion is aimed at players who are already comfortable with the basic rules. It adds complexity, but in an integrated way focused on the invasion theme.
How long does it take to play with the expansion?
The base game's playtime (30-60 minutes) remains the same, as the Xeno attacks are quick and don't add much length to the game.
Can I mix this expansion with other Race for the Galaxy expansions?
Unfortunately, no. Xeno Invasion is part of a specific story arc and is not compatible with other story arc expansions.
What is the main feature of this expansion?
The optional Invasion Game mode, which adds a defense element against the Xenos and new ways to score, in addition to the alien invasion theme.