Race for the Galaxy

Description

Get ready to take your Race for the Galaxy experience to the next level with Xeno Counterstrike, the latest expansion from renowned game designer Thomas Lehmann. Released in 2025, this exciting addition to the series is designed for 2 to 5 players and offers a thrilling 30 to 60 minute gameplay experience. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, players of all experience levels can dive right into the action. Xeno Counterstrike expands the game into the starry rift frontier and border zone, where players must navigate the risks and rewards of settling over 40 new frontier worlds, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities. As players explore and settle these new worlds, they'll need to manage their hand carefully, making strategic decisions about which actions to take and when. The game's simultaneous action selection and variable phase order mechanics add a layer of depth and complexity, while the variable player powers ensure that each player has a unique experience. With the potential for larger empire sizes and more complex economic engines, Xeno Counterstrike is perfect for fans of the series who want a slightly longer and more epic gameplay experience. In fact, the game can now extend to 15 or more tableau cards and 15 VPs per player in the common pool, making for a truly immersive and challenging experience. In Xeno Counterstrike, the traditional game end conditions are turned on their head, as the counterstrike game continues until either an economic victory is achieved or a military victory is won over the Xenos. This epic conquest version of the game allows for final tableau sizes of 25 cards or more, making for a truly thrilling experience. Whether you're playing with just the base game or combining it with the Xeno Invasion expansion, Xeno Counterstrike offers a fresh and exciting take on the Race for the Galaxy series. With its rich science fiction theme, engaging gameplay, and high replayability, this expansion is a must-have for fans of the series and anyone looking for a fun and challenging board game experience.

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