Race for the Galaxy expansions
The Gathering Storm vs Xeno Invasion
| Question | The Gathering Storm | Xeno Invasion |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Race for the Galaxy | #3 for Race for the Galaxy |
| What it adds | A 5th player, new cards, bonus goals, and a solo mode against a robot player. | New cards and an optional Invasion game where players fight off alien waves. |
| What it fixes | Gives military a better chance against the ship-goods strategy. | Some players find it the most balanced set with room for many 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 | Xeno Invasion details |