Race for the Galaxy Card Game Series Reviews

The Race for the Galaxy series was developed by Thomas Lehmann and released in 2007. It is a card game with the theme of space exploration and conquest. Players take on the role of galactic civilizations trying to conquer and claim new worlds in the galactic fringe. The game has met with resounding critical acclaim, earning awards and “best card game” status from gaming magazines and review websites.

(The latest games are listed first)

Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War Review

Rating: 4.5/5.0  

As conflicts spread throughout the galaxy, galactic prestige becomes all-important, both to extract concessions and to fend off attackers. Meanwhile, the Alien departure point has been located and the Uplift Overseers come to light!

Can you build the most prosperous and powerful space empire in a galaxy that is on the brink of total war? This expansion brings new start worlds, goals, game cards, and new rules for galactic prestige.

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Race For The Galaxy: Rebel Vs. Imperium

The galaxy is in turmoil as violent clashes have begun to erupt. Can the Galactic Imperium hold on to its dwindling power while it is being attacked from all sides by Rebel forces?

This second expansion for Race for the Galaxy delves into the growing conflict between the Rebel and Imperium forces. This expansion increases player interaction by adding takeover rules that allow players to conquer military worlds in other players’ tableaus. This expansion also includes, among the new cards added, two player-submitted cards.

Race for the Galaxy: The Gathering Storm

The galaxy is in peril as peace begins to collapse and all factions are starting to gear for war. Can your race weather this storm and survive to become the strongest in the galaxy?

This first expansion for Race for the Galaxy adds cards, an additional player, and other ways to expand your universe. Each expansion adds more cards plus some goodies besides cards including objectives for players to compete over. This expansion also includes solitaire rules.

Race for the Galaxy Review

Rating: 4.0/5.0