How many players is Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition?

Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition take to play?

A game of Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition takes 60–120 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition any good?

Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition rates 8.3/10 from 210 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around alliances, card play conflict resolution, hand management.

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Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition (2018)

3–5 players · 60–120 min · age 14+ · ★ 8.3 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 8.3/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition

Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition welcomes new players to the game of infinite possibilities with a freshly revised rulebook and a beautifully illustrated Quick-start Guide that captures the nostalgia of the original game and makes it easy for anyone to learn. The Quick-start Guide’s comic book style throws readers back to the 1970s, providing vital insight into the core rules of the game while embracing the fun of a cosmic conquest filled with wacky aliens and …

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Bluffing Negotiation Science Fiction Space Exploration

Mechanics: Alliances, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Negotiation, Prisoners Dilemma, Race · Designer: Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Bill Norton

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Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition FAQ

How many players is Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition?: Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition take to play?: A game of Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition takes 60–120 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition any good?: Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition rates 8.3/10 from 210 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around alliances, card play conflict resolution, hand management.