How to Expand Your SpaceShipped Game with the Expansion Collection

By Button Shy | Published: 2026-10-24

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to add the SpaceShipped Expansion Collection to your solo wallet game, including setup tips and common mistakes to avoid.

Quick answer

To expand your SpaceShipped game, purchase the SpaceShipped Expansion Collection and integrate the new cards by following the included instructions, starting with one expansion at a time to avoid confusion.

Why start with one expansion at a time?

The SpaceShipped Expansion Collection includes three expansions that add new events, ships, crew, and equipment. Jumping into all three at once can overwhelm the tight 18-card deck and change the game's balance more than you might expect. Playing with one expansion first lets you learn how each new element interacts with the base game before layering on more complexity.

Common mistake: mixing expansion cards incorrectly

Each expansion in the collection comes with its own set of cards designed to work with the base SpaceShipped deck. A frequent error is shuffling all expansion cards together without checking which ones replace or add to specific base cards. Always read the expansion’s instructions first—they often tell you to remove certain base cards before adding new ones.

Steps to add the Expansion Collection to your game

1. Check your base game version: Make sure you own the standard SpaceShipped game (product ID 933163). The expansions are designed to work with the core 18-card deck, so verify you have the correct base game before opening the expansion pack. Common mistake: trying to use expansions with a different wallet game or a previous edition of SpaceShipped. Check the product page if unsure.
2. Open and sort the expansion cards: Unpack the SpaceShipped Expansion Collection and separate the cards by expansion set. Each set is clearly marked. Do not shuffle them together yet. Read the instruction sheet for the first expansion you want to try. Checkpoint: lay out all cards face-up to confirm you have the correct number and that no cards are damaged or missing.
3. Add the first expansion to your deck: Follow the expansion’s instructions to remove any base cards it replaces (often noted by card name or number) and shuffle the new cards into the remaining deck. Play one or two games with this setup before moving to the next expansion. Common mistake: forgetting to remove the replaced cards. This can create duplicate effects or break the game’s balance.
4. Integrate the second and third expansions one at a time: After you’re comfortable with the first expansion, repeat the process for the next one. Each expansion builds on the previous, so adding them in order helps you understand how the new ships, crew, and equipment interact. Checkpoint: after each addition, play a full game to see if the deck still feels balanced and fun before adding more.
5. Store and maintain your expanded deck: Keep all expansion cards together with the base game in the original wallet or a dedicated card box. Label the expansions if needed so you can easily remove them later if you want to play the base game again. Common mistake: mixing expansion cards with other wallet games. Always store them separately to avoid confusion.

Product facts

SpaceShipped Expansion Collection: The SpaceShipped Expansion Collection includes 3 expansions for the base game, adding over 30 random events, 4 types of ship, 4 sets of crew members, and 8 different pieces of equipment. This means you can significantly increase replayability and strategic depth without needing a bigger box or more table space.
SpaceShipped Expansion Collection