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# 1-2 hour dynamic gameplay 50 unique alien races 100 detailed plastic ships Cosmic Encounter 4th Edition Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games - Classic Intergalactic Conquest Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 14+, 3-5 Players, 1-2 Hour Playtime

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## Summary

> 👽 Rule the cosmos or miss out on the ultimate intergalactic showdown!

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- **What is this?** Cosmic Encounter 4th Edition Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games - Classic Intergalactic Conquest Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 14+, 3-5 Players, 1-2 Hour Playtime by asmodee
- **How much does it cost?** S$20 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

- Trusted asmodee brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Inclusive & Accessible:** Designed for 3-5 players aged 14+, ideal for both casual and expert strategists.
- • **Perfect Game Night Length:** Engaging 1-2 hour playtime fits seamlessly into busy schedules.
- • **Social Mastery & Alliances:** Forge, betray, and negotiate your way to cosmic supremacy.
- • **Immersive Galactic Conquest:** Command 100 plastic ships to colonize and control the universe.
- • **Endless Strategic Replayability:** 50 alien races with unique powers ensure no two games are alike.

## Overview

Cosmic Encounter 4th Edition by Fantasy Flight Games is a classic, strategy-driven board game featuring 50 unique alien races and 100 plastic ships. Designed for 3-5 players aged 14 and up, it offers 1-2 hours of dynamic gameplay where players form alliances, strategize, and compete to colonize the universe. With no dice and endless replayability, it’s a must-have for millennial professionals craving social, strategic fun that fits into their busy lives.

## Description

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Review: c'est mon préféré - mon jeux de société préféré j'aurai aimé l'avoir en français mais voila après cela ne apprends l'anglais , c'est la version anniversaire TOP plein de pouvoir jouer a 4 minimum
Review: Cosmic Classic! - Cosmic Encounter is another of Fantasy Flight Games excellent updated versions of a classic (originally released in 1977). As usual FFG give it a polish, straighten out some of the contentious rules and throw in some top quality components and excellent design work, bringing it to a new generation of gamers. In terms of rules it's initially pretty simple. Each player has 5 planets - their home system. Each player also has a fleet of 20 ships. With each players ships beginning on their home systems (4 on each planet - a single ship on a planet representing a colony), the aim of the game is to get 5 colonies on planets outside your home system. In other words - attack the other players home planets to establish your own colonies there. Yes, that is quite straightforward, however the real fun of the game is the Aliens..... This game comes with a whole lot of Aliens. At the start of the game each player gets randomly dealt 2 Aliens from the large deck, and chooses 1 to play for the game. Each Alien has its own unique rule bending powers. And this is what makes the game endlessly re-playable. No two games are likely to ever be the same with such a wide and varied set of powers and skills available. Your choice of Alien will totally change how you think about playing. Further unique skills are dealt into a deck of cards which all players will use to perform all the interactions of the game. This is a game without dice! So, with your home worlds, your fleet of ships, your unique Alien power and your hand of cards you set about attaining cosmic supremacy. To do this you may form alliances, trick and deceive and totally renege on any agreement to ensure you rule supreme. You will use your Alien power to maximize your attacks, to confuse your opponents, to win you allies and defend your precious colonies - very important as to lose too many of your home colonies will see you lose your Alien skill. At least until you re-establish the colonies again!! The game can also have several winners, as the winning condition can be achieved by a number of players simultaneously. A fantastic package and a brilliantly unique game that has been around 3 decades and counting! This FFG set caters for new players right up to experts, and each game can be customized perfectly to suit the playing group. It expands further with 3 (so far) excellent expansions, each of which allows for another player to join in the madness (the core set is 5 player) as well as more unique situations and even more fantastic Aliens to make the game even more fun. A very unique experience and excellent fun. There is nothing quite like Cosmic Encounter.

## Features

- For 3 to 5 Players
- 1 to 2 hour playing time
- Vie for control of the universe
- Featuring 50 alien races and 100 plastic ships

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 1589944968 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #103,633 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #3,499 in Board Games |
| Brand Name | Asmodee |
| Color | Multicoloured |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,202 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking and social interaction skills |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09781589944961 |
| Included Components | board game peices |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 7.4 x 29.6 x 29.6 centimeters |
| Item Part Number | FFGCE01 |
| Item Type Name | Base Game |
| Item Weight | 1.76 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Fantasy Flight Games |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CE01 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Guaranteed against manufacturer defects |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Model Number | CE01 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 3-5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | battery_powered |
| Set Name | Cosmic Encounter |
| Size | 12"Wx12"L |
| Subject Character | Alien |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Adventure |
| UPC | 090052920661 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a different game than the Avalon Hill game with the same title?**
A: Differences:  The Avalon Hill version only supports up to 4 players.  The Fantasy Flight version goes up to 5 in the base box (and up to 8 with expansions).  The AH version has only 20 aliens, but the FFG version has 50 in the box.  The AH version does not include flare cards, but the FFG has them for all 50 aliens.  The FFG also comes with a variant called Technology, which is new to the game.  There are also more components in the FFG version.

**Q: Does this version have different rules or components from the FFG release whose cover has only the logo and nothing else?**
A: The answer from Ryan is talking about the original edition from the 1970s. The answer to your actual question is, the second edition (parasite cover) is almost identical to the first FFG edition (no-alien cover) although they did tweak the texts on a very small number of aliens/cards. Basically they implemented about five errata listed in their FAQ.

**Q: Isn't the retail actually $59.95 as indicated on Fatasy Flight's website?**
A: Hello Joe,$59.95 is the publisher's suggested retail price.  But, retailers are free to sell the game at any price they want (above or below that).-- Respectfully,Robert S. Solow, Ph.D.CLS GamesAtlanta's Board Game WarehouseLAND: (770) 966-8340CELL: (770) 310-2498

**Q: Recommendations for my first expansion?**
A: we recommend Conflict and Incursion. Have fun playing this game.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ c'est mon préféré
*by K***E on 7 August 2025*

mon jeux de société préféré j'aurai aimé l'avoir en français mais voila après cela ne apprends l'anglais , c'est la version anniversaire TOP plein de pouvoir jouer a 4 minimum

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cosmic Classic!
*by D***B on 6 August 2012*

Cosmic Encounter is another of Fantasy Flight Games excellent updated versions of a classic (originally released in 1977). As usual FFG give it a polish, straighten out some of the contentious rules and throw in some top quality components and excellent design work, bringing it to a new generation of gamers. In terms of rules it's initially pretty simple. Each player has 5 planets - their home system. Each player also has a fleet of 20 ships. With each players ships beginning on their home systems (4 on each planet - a single ship on a planet representing a colony), the aim of the game is to get 5 colonies on planets outside your home system. In other words - attack the other players home planets to establish your own colonies there. Yes, that is quite straightforward, however the real fun of the game is the Aliens..... This game comes with a whole lot of Aliens. At the start of the game each player gets randomly dealt 2 Aliens from the large deck, and chooses 1 to play for the game. Each Alien has its own unique rule bending powers. And this is what makes the game endlessly re-playable. No two games are likely to ever be the same with such a wide and varied set of powers and skills available. Your choice of Alien will totally change how you think about playing. Further unique skills are dealt into a deck of cards which all players will use to perform all the interactions of the game. This is a game without dice! So, with your home worlds, your fleet of ships, your unique Alien power and your hand of cards you set about attaining cosmic supremacy. To do this you may form alliances, trick and deceive and totally renege on any agreement to ensure you rule supreme. You will use your Alien power to maximize your attacks, to confuse your opponents, to win you allies and defend your precious colonies - very important as to lose too many of your home colonies will see you lose your Alien skill. At least until you re-establish the colonies again!! The game can also have several winners, as the winning condition can be achieved by a number of players simultaneously. A fantastic package and a brilliantly unique game that has been around 3 decades and counting! This FFG set caters for new players right up to experts, and each game can be customized perfectly to suit the playing group. It expands further with 3 (so far) excellent expansions, each of which allows for another player to join in the madness (the core set is 5 player) as well as more unique situations and even more fantastic Aliens to make the game even more fun. A very unique experience and excellent fun. There is nothing quite like Cosmic Encounter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands Down My Favorite Game
*by O***7 on 11 August 2013*

I'm going to preface this review by saying that I own many board games and host a weekly game night at my house to play awesome games with my closest friends. What is this game? The galaxy is at war. You are the leader of a specific alien race. Use your special species specific powers to take control of your opponents planets and claim them as your own. Ally together and negotiate with others to help and hinder each other along the way. At its crazy heart, this is a card game, plain and simple. Yes, there are neat little planets and colony ships to mark who is winning, to "wager" in fights and such, but the vast majority of the action has to do with the cards in your hand and how you manage them. The strategy has to do with alliances forming and melting throughout the game. Also the crazy variety of different aliens with different powers to end up with ensures that every game will be different than the last one. First one to gain five colonies on five opponents planets wins. Should you buy this game? Probably! If you don't mind a bit of randomness. This game provides for some truly epic moments. It's a classic of a game. Strategic yet randomized. The best way to introduce it to new people is: "These are the rules, and this is how your specific power lets you break them." By the way, the rules themselves are at MODERATE so you do have to have at least one person sit down to read through and know them before everyone gets together to play for a smoother teaching and learning experience. (Also, having a sheet with all the different phases of the game written down in order and moving a marker to the current one helps everyone better keep track.) My thoughts: What can I say? I have about 50 board games in my collection, and this one is the best of them all (my game group would contest this). It's awesome. Every game is memorable. Every encounter tense. I'm always jumping at the chance to introduce it to new people and play it every time I can. I see a couple of people who have written reviews on here seemingly haven't read the rules on the Alliance Phase. It is crucial to the games strategy and is by far my favorite mechanic. Hmm... trying to convey joy and fun through typed words is hard. Play this game, if you get the chance. That is all.

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