Cosmic Encounter

Published 1977

By request of Fantasy Flight Games, Board Game Geek lists the various editions of Cosmic Encounter in separate entries. Each edition is the same game at its core, but the features, compatible expansions, and production differ among them. This entry is for the original 1977 Eon version. Players represent alien races that are seeking to spread themselves onto five foreign worlds. To accomplish this, they make challenges against other players and enlist the aid of interested parties. But alien powers, which are unique to each race, give players ways to bend or outright break some rule in the game. The game continues until one player occupies five planets in other systems to win. Shared victories are possible and a player need not occupy one's own system to win.

Mechanics

Alliances Betting and Bluffing Hand Management Negotiation Variable Player Powers

Categories

Bluffing Negotiation Science Fiction

Designers

Bill Eberle Bill Norton Jack Kittredge Peter Olotka

Publishers

Alga ASS Altenburger Spielkarten Descartes Editeur Eon Games Workshop Ltd. Grow Jogos e Brinquedos Tsukuda Hobby / Original West End Games
Cosmic Encounter

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.37/5
Year
1977
BGG Rating
6.92
BGG Rank
#1700
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmic Encounter supports 2 to 6 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Cosmic Encounter takes about 90 minutes.
Cosmic Encounter has a complexity rating of 2.37/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Cosmic Encounter is 12+.
Cosmic Encounter has a rating of 6.92/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 3,995 ratings. It is ranked #1700 overall.
Cosmic Encounter was designed by Bill Eberle, Bill Norton, Jack Kittredge, Peter Olotka. It was published in 1977.