Cosmic Encounter

Players: 3–5 (Ideal 5)
Time: 120 min
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Alien factions bargain and battle to establish colonies across the cosmos and seize galactic dominance.

Gameplay

In this classic game, each turn targets a player; opponents and allies commit ships and play attack or negotiate cards to resolve conflict. Wildly asymmetric alien powers bend rules and spur deals, creating shifting alliances and shared or solo victories.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive

RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill

InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect

LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy

TempoLightThoughtfulIntense

BoardGameGeek Ratings:7.52.58BoardGameGeek

Expansions

570.3

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