BGG rank #216 · 2008

Cosmic Encounter

Cosmic Encounter (2008) is #216 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 3–5 players, 60–120 min, ages 12+. Designed by Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Bill Norton, Peter Olotka, Kevin Wilson.

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Year: 2008
Players: 3–5
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 12+

About the game

Build a galactic empire...In the depths of space, the alien races of the Cosmos vie with each other for control of the universe.

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Mechanics

Alliances Card Play Conflict Resolution Hand Management Interrupts Negotiation Prisoner's Dilemma Race Simultaneous Action Selection Take That Trading Variable Player Powers

Designers

Bill Eberle Jack KittredgeBill NortonPeter Olotka Kevin Wilson

Artists

Andrew Navaro, Ryan Barger, Felicia Cano, Sabe Lewellyn, Brian Schomburg, WiL Springer

Publishers

Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, House of Monks

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