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Cosmic Encounter (2000)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Cosmic Encounter

In Cosmic Encounter, you play the leader of a colonization effort whose ships are traveling throughout the Cosmos to prove their worthiness for Cosmic leadership. Each player is a race that has the ability to bend or break certain rules in the game. You will use force, cunning, and diplomacy to win success for your unique form of alien intelligence. Battles are determined through the use of cards in addition to assistance from other players around the table. The winner(s) wil…

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Mechanics: 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 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Cosmic Encounter take to play?
A game of Cosmic Encounter takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cosmic Encounter any good?
Cosmic Encounter rates 6.4/10 from 1,284 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around variable player powers.