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Fantasy Flight Games  |  SKU: FFGCE01

Cosmic Encounter (42nd Anniversary Edition)

$71.95 CAD
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Description

Designers Bill Eberle
Jack Kittredge
Bill Norton
Peter Olotka
Kevin Wilson
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games
Players 3-5
Playtime 60 mins
Suggested Age 14 and up
Honors
Expansions
Reimplemented By Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne
Accessories

The Broken Token - Cosmic Organizer
Insert Here - Cosmic Encounter w/Expansions Organizer
Broken Token - Future Pastimes Collector's Edition Big Box


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 outrageous abilities. What's more, with the beautiful translucent ship pieces (as shown above), spreading your colonies across the galaxy has never been more stylish!

A newly discovered species joins the classic line-up of aliens. You can, of course, play as old favorites such as Mite or Remora, or you can try your hand at leading the ruthless Demon to victory. Previously only released at Cosmic Con, this species was exiled from their original galaxy for unprincipled opportunism. Now they seek cosmic vengeance, using their power to possess other players’ hands to bolster their own strength and sap others’ will to win.

In addition to this monstrous newcomer, Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition offers you new ways to customize your games with the introduction of Cosmic Combo cards. These carefully assembled cards offer a list of alien species with a brief description of their powers to create themed matchups and explore different types of games. You may find yourself among some Big Time Clubbers or Cellar Dwellers, that can be integrated into three, four, or five-player games. Every card spins a new challenge, and with these new options for customization, no two games are ever the same.

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Customer Reviews

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Chris Roy
it really is a classic

This game never gets old! This edition is fantastic, with its combo and tech cards, and alien-specific powers.

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Stephen D
New family game night favourite!

This game jumped to top spot for family game night after the first play. So much fun! After having it for a few weeks, already looking at the expansions.

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Dimitri Desmonts de Lamache
One of the most interactive and fun game ever!

I love this game! The value of this game is group depend but provided you have the right group it can be the best board game experience can get! It plays rather easily and quickly, replayability is infinite especially if you buy expansions. Highly recommend.

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Glenn Robson
One of the best games ever

Essentially a party game that looks like a heavier, more complex game. I love this one to death.

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Gregory Sawtell
among the best

magical experience in a box! among my all time favorites due to the immersive experience it helps generate. Players must play their part and engage in the tools the game offers. It can be reduced to a very simple and boring experience of players don't work to tap into the negotiation, cooperation, and unique powers provided...but it's become a favorite of my young niece and nephew because of the variety and depth it contains - it begs you to explore it more and leaves you thinking about the gaming experience and imagining what the next one could bring. Unique and special game.