New information has come to light on Decipher's next edition of their popular Customizable Card Game (CCG). On April 15, 2005 Decipher will release their first full expansion in over a year for the Star Trek CCG Second Edition. "Strange New Worlds" will take players to new heights of game play and offer Star Trek fans new cards to collect.

"We're spreading our wings a bit with 'Strange New Worlds,'" said Erika Stensvaag, Star Trek CCG Second Edition Brand Manager for Decipher. "Over the past several months, we've been asking players what they would like to see in 2005 and taking input from collectors as well. The overwhelming request has been for popular (and some obscure) characters from the Star Trek CCG First Edition. We think the players will enjoy who makes an appearance!"

"Strange New Worlds" will introduce the Ferengi, including Quark, Rom, Bok and even a Ferengi version of Lwaxana Troi. New game mechanics allow the Ferengi to stockpile their profits to increase their power and influence. Other features of "Strange New Worlds" include popular androids such as B-4 from "Star Trek Nemesis," the Soong-type android and Ruk. Holographic personnel such as Minuet, Sigmund Freud and Vic Fontaine also appear and fan-favorite characters such as Spock, Montgomery Scott and Kivas Fajo can now become part of your crew. New Missions, Dilemmas, Events, and more round out what players will find in each 11-card booster pack.

"Star Trek CCG Second Edition is also popular with Star Trek collectors," explained Stensvaag. "Our game offers a more complete view of the Star Trek universe than any other product. If they walked on camera, then we've probably found out what their name was and put them on a card. Collectors still wanted us to create more unique cards for their hobby. With 'Strange New Worlds,' we'll introduce some new programs that will be featured through 2005 and beyond."

A new promotional foil subset is available in "Strange New Worlds." The 18-card "Archive" foil subset features rare cards from the set in a beautiful diffraction foil treatment. The first two cards of a continuing "Archive Portrait" set features two popular Star Trek characters in an alternate character template. The card is playable, but the image of the character takes up more of the card, creating a unique collectible. The Archive foil subset appears roughly one in every eight packs whereas the Archive Portrait foil cards appear in an average of one in 70 packs.

Decipher is also offering a special promotional card to players and collectors who pre-order a booster display of "Strange New Worlds" by March 11, 2005. The Admiral McCoy, Remarkable man promo will accompany each booster display ordered. Retails and tournament directors may also order special release weekend tournament kits to support organized play in their stores. Details on these programs are available on Decipher.com. "Strange New Worlds" has officially begun soliciting to hobby retailers and is available through any authorized Decipher distributor or online at decipherstore.fanhq.com.

Star Trek CCG Second Edition is available at hobby gaming retailers and Decipher Platinum Preferred Retailers worldwide. Visit www.decipher.com for more information.