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Cosmic Encounter
- Players
- 3–8
- Listed play time
- 60–120 min
- Age
- 12+
- Published
- 1977
- Category
- science fiction
What this is
In Cosmic Encounter, players conquer the galaxy with shifting alliances and the unique powers of their alien race. Players choose from dozens of alien races, each with its own power to further its efforts to build an empire that spans the galaxy. The players must use force, cunning, and diplomacy to ensure their victory.
At a glance
- Players
- 3–8
- Listed play time
- 60–120 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- First published
- 1977
- Category
- science fiction
- Designers
- Peter Olotka, Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Bill Norton, Kevin Wilson
- Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games, Avalon Hill, Mayfair Games
- Photographs
- 2
Publisher
- Fantasy Flight GamesOfficial site
- Avalon HillOfficial site
- Mayfair GamesOfficial site
How players rate Cosmic Encounter
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 6.
- 3p6.346 ratings
- 4p6.646 ratings
- 5p7.246 ratings
- 6p7.745 ratings
- 7p7.245 ratings
- 8p6.745 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.2/10
- Ease of teach5.5/10
- Gateway friendliness6.0/10
- Component quality7.8/10
- Table presence7.2/10
- Travel friendliness5.9/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.4SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive5.1FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.5Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent6.0Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate2.9LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate2.7SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.5No textText-heavy
- Table spaceDining table7.0Lap trayTwo tables
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Gallery
1 further photograph · select one to enlargeRules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookCosmic Encounter Revised Core RulebookEN · 20 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
- faqCosmic Encounter Official Base-Game FAQ SnapshotEN · 15 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
Box dimensions are not recorded for this edition yet. Once a publisher supplies them, or an owner measures them, this shows shelf volume, spine width and how many copies fit in a 33 cm cube.
