How many players is Cosmic Encounter?

Cosmic Encounter plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Cosmic Encounter take to play?

A game of Cosmic Encounter takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Cosmic Encounter any good?

Cosmic Encounter rates 6.9/10 from 3,868 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around alliances, hand management, negotiation.

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Cosmic Encounter (1977)

2–6 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 90 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Cosmic Encounter

Take on a unique alien race with a special power in an abstract battle for the galaxy

Bluffing Negotiation Science Fiction

Mechanics: Alliances, Hand Management, Negotiation, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Bill Norton

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Cosmic Encounter FAQ

How many players is Cosmic Encounter?: Cosmic Encounter plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Cosmic Encounter take to play?: A game of Cosmic Encounter takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cosmic Encounter any good?: Cosmic Encounter rates 6.9/10 from 3,868 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around alliances, hand management, negotiation.