Cosmic Encounter
Chaotic alien diplomacy where everyone has powers that break the rules.
Who it's for
Social groups who enjoy chaotic, player-driven games with lots of interaction.
Not for you if…
You want a structured, predictable game — Cosmic Encounter revels in chaos.
Vibe's take
chaotic, social, negotiation, unpredictable, hilarious
About this game
Cosmic Encounter is a chaotic, joyful negotiation game where alien races with wildly different powers battle for galactic domination. The catch: you can invite enemies and friends into every conflict, making alliances shift constantly. No two games play the same.
Get it
from €110
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #228
35k ratings
Published
2008
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Jack Kittredge, Peter Olotka, Bill Eberle, Kevin Wilson, Bill Norton
Published by
Galakta, Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, House of Monks, Arclight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Edge Entertainment
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