Race for the Galaxy expansions
The Gathering Storm vs Alien Artifacts
| Question | The Gathering Storm | Alien Artifacts |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Race for the Galaxy | #2 for Race for the Galaxy |
| What it adds | A 5th player, new cards, bonus goals, and a solo mode against a robot player. | 46 new cards, a 5th player, and an optional Alien Orb mini-game to explore. |
| What it fixes | Gives military a better chance against the ship-goods strategy. | More cards help balance different strategies. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 1–5 players | 2–5 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | — |
| More | The Gathering Storm details | Alien Artifacts details |