Cosmic Encounter

A game by Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Peter Olotka, Kevin Wilson, Andrew Navaro, Bill Norton

3 - 5 Players 60 - 120 minutes Medium

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

Bluffing, Negotiation, Science Fiction, Space Exploration

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In the depths of space, alien races vie for control of the universe in Cosmic Encounter, a game of intergalactic politics and warfare. Each player leads a unique alien race with its own special power, navigating alliances and conflicts to establish colonies on other players' planets. With 3 to 5 players, the game is a dynamic and social experience, lasting around 60 to 120 minutes. As players take turns on the offense, they invite allies and play cards to tip encounters in their favor, using force, cunning, and diplomacy to achieve victory. The goal is to have five colonies on planets outside their home system, and with the option for multiple players to win together, alliances are key to success. With its blend of negotiation, bluffing, and simultaneous action, Cosmic Encounter is a thrilling and strategic game that's easy to learn but challenging to master.