Die RftG Familie (aus dem BGG Wiki) als kleine Übersichtshilfe:
Expansions
Five expansions have been published (3 Arcs - One 3 expansion Arc and two single expansion Arcs), adding new cards, game features, start worlds, as well as supporting up to 6 players and solo play. Each expansion arc required the base game and is not officially compatible with the other arcs.
First Arc - The Descent into War
The first expansion arc comprises 3 expansions, each of which is designed to be played with the earlier expansions. The storyline covers the exploration of the galaxy and the growing conflict between the Galactic Imperium and the Rebels.
- The first is The Gathering Storm (2008), adding goals, solitaire play, another player, and drafting rules.
- The second is Rebel vs Imperium (2009), adding military takeovers and another player.
- The third is The Brink of War (2010), adding prestige and search rules.
Second Arc - Alien Artifacts
The second arc consists of a single expansion. The story is set between the base game and the first arc and covers the discovery and exploration of a mysterious Alien orb.
- Expansion four - Alien Artifacts (2013). Adds new cards and an optional Alien orb to explore. (This branches from the previous three and is not compatible with them.)
Third Arc - Xeno Invasion
The third arc consists of a single expansion (a second expansion is in the pipeline):
- Expansion five - Xeno Invasion (2015). Adds 51 new cards and an optional Invasion Game.
- Expansion six - Xeno Counter Strike has been green-lit by the publisher: First mention, Followup thread. The expansion is in early development and no due date has been reported.
Spin offs
Roll for the Galaxy - A dice game set in the Race for the Galaxy universe.
Jump Drive - A shorter, lighter card game set in the Race for the Galaxy universe.