{"product_id":"rio-grande-games-race-for-the-galaxy-xeo-counterstrike-expansion-board-game-galactic-empire-war-frontier-exploration-ages-14-2-5-players","title":"Rio Grande Games: Race for The Galaxy - Xeo Counterstrike - Expansion Board Game, Galactic Empire War \u0026 Frontier Exploration, Ages 14+, 2-5 Players","description":"\u003cp\u003eRACE FOR THE GALAXY: XEO COUNTERSTRIKE - The galactic empires strike back at the hostile Xenos  contending for the pioneers  outcasts  and rebels who dwell in the frontier border. These worlds will form the route to attack the Xeno hive systems  once the Xeno invasion is repulsed. Can you build the most powerful and prosperous galactic empire in the midst of war? Two expansions in one! Add start worlds and game cards and start exploring the frontier zone. Among its pioneers  outcasts  and rebels are mighty artifacts and powerful new worlds! Later  combine this with Xeno Invasion and play the bonus Counterstrike Game  taking the fight to the Xeno Hive worlds. Xeno Counterstrike completes the Xeno Wars expansion arc begun in Xeno Invasion. Xeno Counterstrike is the sequel to Xeno Invasion  adding more start worlds and game cards  plus a new concept: frontier worlds. Together  these two expansions form the Race for the Galaxy Xeno Wars arc and should not be combined with any other expansions. Up to 4 players can play Xeno Counterstrike without Xeno Invasion. With it  a 5th player can be added and the optional counterstrike game played. In it  after a successful repulse of the Xeno invaders  the empires then assault the Xeno satellite and hive worlds while the Xenos respond with desperate retaliatory strikes Expansion only - Base game required for play. Not compatible with other RFTG Expansions.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eEXPANDED FRONTIER GAMEPLAY: Explore dangerous Near and Far Frontier worlds with a unique Frontier Settle action, unlocking powerful planets, valuable artifacts, and fresh strategic paths as your empire grows stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDUAL EXPANSION EXPERIENCE: Enjoy two ways to play by adding new cards and start worlds to the base game or combining with Xeno Invasion for the epic Counterstrike campaign against the Xeno hive systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNEW STRATEGIC CHALLENGES: Build your empire with pioneers, rebels, and outcasts while managing frontier exploration, specialized anti-Xeno abilities, and expanded victory conditions for deeper gameplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEPIC XENO COUNTERSTRIKE: Continue beyond the invasion by launching assaults on Xeno satellite and hive worlds as enemies retaliate, creating an exciting second phase packed with tactical decisions and conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEXPANSION CONTENT: This expansion set requires a copy of Race for the Galaxy to play. The Xeno Invasion expansion is recommended but not required.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47443178422460,"sku":"ACDD-RIO683","price":51.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/71TrGRmRANL.jpg?v=1788951536","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/rio-grande-games-race-for-the-galaxy-xeo-counterstrike-expansion-board-game-galactic-empire-war-frontier-exploration-ages-14-2-5-players","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}