# Xia: Missions and Powers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 2.92 / 5
- **Designers**: Ira Fay
- **Artists**: Cody Miller, Peter Wocken
- **Publishers**: Far Off Games, Lavka Games, Maldito Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Dice, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Chit-Pull System, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, Push Your Luck, Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
The perfect upgrade for players craving more chaos and less frustration in space!Reliable new abilitiesHighly interactive missionsBoosts replayabilitySmoother early gameRequires base gameMini-expansion focusRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're already a veteran captain navigating the stars of Xia, get ready to give your ship and your galactic bank account a serious upgrade! 'Xia: Missions and Powers' isn't a standalone game, but a mini-expansion designed to inject a fresh dose of adrenaline and variety into your drift system. The focus here is two-fold: new powers and new missions.

First, let's talk about power. This expansion introduces 21 new ship power cards. These were carefully balanced against the existing ones but offer a boost in reliability. You know that move you always feared might fail? These new abilities provide more consistency and, crucially, can be used multiple times per turn, allowing for strategic combos that can shift the tide of a space battle.

Next up is the exploration and profit side of things. You're getting 32 new missions to keep you constantly on the move. The real game-changer here is accessibility. While original missions often require you to find a very specific, hard-to-reach sector, these new missions can be triggered simply by identifying a sector type (like an ice asteroid, for instance). This makes the early game much smoother and less frustrating. Furthermore, the missions are designed to be more interactive, often involving other players directly. This moves away from the 'solitaire' feel of some early-game tasks and turns the experience into a lively web of negotiations and skirmishes.

In short, if you feel like the base game is getting a bit predictable or if you're looking for more ways to interact with your friends while exploring the cosmic void, this expansion is the fuel your warp drive has been craving. It's punchy, purposeful content designed for players who want deeper strategic options and more reasons to never stay in one sector for too long!

## FAQ
### Can I play this standalone?
No, this is an expansion and strictly requires the base game 'Xia: Legends of a Drift System' to play.

### Does it increase playtime significantly?
Not really. Since missions are easier to trigger, the game might actually feel more dynamic, but playtime remains similar to the base game.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! If you already know the base game, you'll grasp the new cards and missions in minutes.

### Are the new powers much stronger than the originals?
They are balanced, but they offer more reliability and can be used multiple times, giving a sense of better tactical control.

### Who is this for?
For Xia players who want more player interaction and less time spent 'wandering' looking for specific sectors to complete missions.

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