Race for the Galaxy expansions

Xeno Invasion vs Rebel vs Imperium

Short answer: buy Xeno Invasion first. Well liked for new strategies. Some players skip the invasion module.

Pick Rebel vs Imperium first instead if this sounds more like your table: Get it if you want 6-player games or more fighting between players.

QuestionXeno InvasionRebel vs Imperium
Our labelWorth itDepends on your group
Buy order#3 for Race for the Galaxy#4 for Race for the Galaxy
What it addsNew cards and an optional Invasion game where players fight off alien waves.A 6th player, more cards and goals, optional takeovers of rival worlds, and a 2-player scenario.
What it fixesSome players find it the most balanced set with room for many strategies.—
TypeExpansionExpansion
Players2–5 playersup to 6 players
Rules load——
Best for——
You need firstJust the base gameThe Gathering Storm
Price guide——
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