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Cosmic encounter / a game by Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Peter Olotka, and Bill Norton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: ObjectObjectPublisher: Roseville, MN : Fantasy Flight Games, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: 1 board game ; in box: 30 x 30 x 7 cmContent type:
  • three-dimensional form
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • card
  • object
  • sheet
ISBN:
  • 9781589944961
  • 1589944968
Subject(s):
Contents:
Quick start guide -- Rulebook -- 1 warp token -- 5 Player Colony Markers -- 1 Hyperspace Gate -- 25 Player Planets (5 per player) -- 100 Plastic Ships (20 per player) -- 51 Alien Sheets -- 20 Destiny Cards -- 72 Cosmic Cards -- 51 Flare Cards -- 20 Tech Cards -- 42 Cosmic Tokens -- 7 Grudge Tokens -- 1 Genesis Planet -- 1 Lunar Cannon Token -- 1 Prometheus Token -- 1 Alternate Filch Flare -- 34 Cosmic Combo Cards.
Summary: Colonize the galaxy in cosmic encounter! This game of interstellar exploration, negotiation, and conflict invites three to five players to lead their own unique alien civilizations as they seek to spread across the stars. But every Planet is ruled by someone, and the only way to expand your cosmic colonies is through either diplomacy or war. By establishing colonies on five planets beyond the reaches of your home system, You will safeguard the future of your species and earn victory. But if you fail, you will fall into the Black Abyss of space! Every game of cosmic encounter is different, and the tables can turn in an instant.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Board Game Board Game Main Library Board Game Available 33111009842051
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Take the shape of one of over 50 different alien races in this new version of the 1970's classic updated by fan favorite designer Kevin Wilson (Arkham Horror). In Cosmic Encounter, players seek to expand their empire through combat or negotiation in order to build colonies on enemy planets. This revised edition of Cosmic Encounter features all-new plastic ships designed to easily stack up to five high, plus all 50 races boast new art and updated rules!

Quick start guide -- Rulebook -- 1 warp token -- 5 Player Colony Markers -- 1 Hyperspace Gate -- 25 Player Planets (5 per player) -- 100 Plastic Ships (20 per player) -- 51 Alien Sheets -- 20 Destiny Cards -- 72 Cosmic Cards -- 51 Flare Cards -- 20 Tech Cards -- 42 Cosmic Tokens -- 7 Grudge Tokens -- 1 Genesis Planet -- 1 Lunar Cannon Token -- 1 Prometheus Token -- 1 Alternate Filch Flare -- 34 Cosmic Combo Cards.

Colonize the galaxy in cosmic encounter! This game of interstellar exploration, negotiation, and conflict invites three to five players to lead their own unique alien civilizations as they seek to spread across the stars. But every Planet is ruled by someone, and the only way to expand your cosmic colonies is through either diplomacy or war. By establishing colonies on five planets beyond the reaches of your home system, You will safeguard the future of your species and earn victory. But if you fail, you will fall into the Black Abyss of space! Every game of cosmic encounter is different, and the tables can turn in an instant.

3-5 players, 14 years and up, 1-2 hours.

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