Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Counterstrike

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Everything about Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Counterstrike

Play Time Play Time
30′ - 60′
Min. Age Min. Age
13+
Num. of Players Num. of Players
2 - 5
Publisher Rio Grande Games
Language(s) English
Designer(s) Thomas Lehmann
Artist(s) Martin Hoffmann, Claus Stephan, Mirko Suzuki
Categories Expansion for Base-game, Card Game, Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
Mechanics Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Phase Order, Variable Player Powers
Language Dependency High
Minimum Age 13
Play Time 30 mins - 60 mins
Number of Players 2 - 5

Xeno Counterstrike is the thrilling sequel to Xeno Invasion, forming a captivating addition to the Race for the Galaxy (RFTG) expansion series. Dive into the enigmatic starry rift frontier and border zone, where galactic empires clash with the formidable Xeno hive worlds, and experience the game like never before.

This expansion introduces over 40 unique frontier worlds, housed in separate decks, featuring a revolutionary risk/reward mechanism for settlement. Players will see their empire sizes soar, with game end conditions now extending to a remarkable 15+ tableau cards and 15 VPs per player in the common pool. This enhancement allows for a longer gameplay experience, delighting those who crave 1-2 additional rounds of strategy and suspense.

In Xeno Counterstrike, the dynamic of the game shifts dramatically as the lead frequently changes during those critical final moments, especially when settling those coveted large frontier worlds. Players will witness their economic engines firing on all cylinders as they push to claim victory.

While Xeno Counterstrike can seamlessly integrate with the base game, its fifth player and the optional counterstrike mode do require Xeno Invasion. In the counterstrike mode, players must navigate through a Xeno invasion. Once the Xenos are pushed back, it's time for the galactic empires to retaliate, launching an all-out assault on the Xeno home systems!

In this epic version, the end of the game is no longer dictated by tableau size. The action continues until either an economic victory is achieved (when the VP chips in the pool of 30 per player run out) or a military triumph over the Xenos is secured. Prepare for grand conquests in Race for the Galaxy, where final tableau sizes of 25 cards are not just possible but common!