- Our take
- A one-box add-on that just gives more of the base game. Many skip the Orb game.
- What it adds
- 46 new cards, a 5th player, and an optional Alien Orb mini-game to explore.
- What it fixes
- More cards help balance different strategies.
- What you need first
- Race for the Galaxy (base game)
- Alien Artifacts
You need only the base game. Do not mix it with the first-arc expansions.
Race for the Galaxy · Expansion
Alien Artifacts
Worth it#2 in our Race for the Galaxy buy order
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Sources
- boardgamegeek.com (opens in a new tab)
- en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
- boardgamegeek.com (opens in a new tab)
Last checked 2026-09-27. Spot a mistake? Tell us.