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Race for the Galaxy: Expansion #4, Alien Artifacts

This expansion for Race for the Galaxy takes the basic game in a new direction and is not compatible with the first 3 expansions.

When a huge, mysterious Alien Orb... (read more)

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Reviews

mostly positive, 73% of all reviews are favorable

Playtime

30 minutes

Published

2014

Age

12+

Publisher

Rio Grande Games

Players

2 to 4 players

Designers

Tom Lehmann and Thomas Lehmann

Playstyle

Involved

Game's Categories

Science Fiction, Card Game, Space, Rio Grande Games, Strategy Game, Civilization, and Hand Management

Race for the Galaxy: Expansion #4, Alien Artifacts

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Description

This expansion for Race for the Galaxy takes the basic game in a new direction and is not compatible with the first 3 expansions.

When a huge, mysterious Alien Orb is found, rival survey teams are sent to explore it and retrieve valuable alien artifacts. Can you build the most prosperous and powerful space empire while discovering alien secrets? Two expansions in one! Add the new start worlds and cards to begin play immediately. Later, add the orb game and collect alien artifacts while you build your empire.

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