--- product_id: 51141775 title: "Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game" brand: "asmodee" price: "Β£71.44" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Asmodee" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51141775-fantasy-flight-games-cosmic-encounter-board-game store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 60-120 Min Playtime Galactic Empire Building Unique Gameplay Experience Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game **Brand:** asmodee **Price:** Β£71.44 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Join the Cosmic Clash of Wits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game by asmodee - **How much does it cost?** Β£71.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51141775-fantasy-flight-games-cosmic-encounter-board-game) ## Best For - asmodee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asmodee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Age is Just a Number:** Designed for ages 12 and up, fun for all generations! - β€’ **Endless Replayability:** No two games are ever the sameβ€”keep your friends guessing! - β€’ **Unleash Your Strategy:** Dive into a universe where every decision counts! - β€’ **Perfect for Gatherings:** Ideal for 3-5 players, making it a must-have for game nights! - β€’ **Quick to Learn, Hard to Master:** 60-120 minutes of engaging gameplay that keeps you on your toes! ## Overview Cosmic Encounter is an exciting board game designed for ages 12 and up, accommodating 3-5 players. With a playtime of 60-120 minutes, it offers a unique and strategic experience where players build their galactic empires, ensuring that no two games are ever the same. ## Description This classic game of alien politics returns from the warp once more. It features 50 alien races, flare cards to boost their powers, 100 plastic ships, a host of premium components, and all-new tech cards that let players research and build extraordinary technological marvels. 1. Remove the game from its packaging. 2. Set up the game board and distribute the alien races, flare cards, and tech cards to the players. 3. Place the 100 plastic ships in the center of the board. 4. Follow the rules to play the game, with each round lasting approximately 5 minutes, making the total playing time around 60 minutes. 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. Review: Such a good game! - This is a really fun group game with some medium strategy involved. The gaming website Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) love this game and I can see why. It is enjoyable and very repeatable. You each play an alien race which have special abilities. There are many to choose from and the game gives you a random selection of two to choose from at the start of each game thereby giving each game a different feel. I think this is a really good idea. The aim of the game is to establish five colonies on each others planets other than your own (of which you all have five each). To do so you have encounters each round and varying cards to play during those. How you choose to play your cards will win you the game (or loose it if you choose badly!) I won't say too much about it as it will already be covered and if not I highly recommend checking out a youtube tutorial/ game play review, actually I recommend you do that before you buy any game anyway to get a better feel for it. But what is good about this game is that it is easy to set up and easy to teach people and play for many different abilities. It's not specifically for children but older ones would be able to grasp it, how well they are at choosing and playing the cards in their hand depends on each individual child, but I recommend teenage upwards for a game where all the players are on an even enough footing. A really good solid game. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1589944968 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | 69,350 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,430 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Asmodee | | Colour | Multicoloured | | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,207 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking and social interaction skills | | Global Trade Identification Number | 09781589944961 | | Included Components | 1 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 7.4 x 29.6 x 29.6 centimetres | | Item Part Number | FFGCE01 | | Item Type Name | Board & Card Games | | Item Weight | 1.76 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Fantasy Flight Games | | Manufacturer Part Number | CE01 | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 1332.0 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 36.0 | | Model Number | CE01 | | Number of Players | 3-5 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | Manual | | Set Name | Cosmic Encounter | | Size | Medium | | Subject Character | Alien | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required. | | Theme | Fantasy | | UPC | 090052920661 | ## Images ![Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LaUplt0WL.jpg) ![Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91qRxwVdiKL.jpg) ![Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xiKyHL9RL.jpg) ![Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-RK3u8NNL.jpg) ![Fantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91HocFUCWuL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a good game! *by K***A on 14 July 2013* This is a really fun group game with some medium strategy involved. The gaming website Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) love this game and I can see why. It is enjoyable and very repeatable. You each play an alien race which have special abilities. There are many to choose from and the game gives you a random selection of two to choose from at the start of each game thereby giving each game a different feel. I think this is a really good idea. The aim of the game is to establish five colonies on each others planets other than your own (of which you all have five each). To do so you have encounters each round and varying cards to play during those. How you choose to play your cards will win you the game (or loose it if you choose badly!) I won't say too much about it as it will already be covered and if not I highly recommend checking out a youtube tutorial/ game play review, actually I recommend you do that before you buy any game anyway to get a better feel for it. But what is good about this game is that it is easy to set up and easy to teach people and play for many different abilities. It's not specifically for children but older ones would be able to grasp it, how well they are at choosing and playing the cards in their hand depends on each individual child, but I recommend teenage upwards for a game where all the players are on an even enough footing. A really good solid game. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cosmic! *by G***S on 17 July 2017* Heard so many good things about this game and they weren't wrong, shame I can't really play solo. Very simple idea, use your ships to colonise 5 planets that don't belong to your home system (colour), use your ships as wagers and play cards to either battle or negotiate your way to victory, that's the simple part. Choose 1 of 50 Alien races, use thier abilities (some are almost game breaking in power) and use your negotiation/bluff skills to encourage others to help you win or just deceive your opponents and claim the win all on your own! This is one of those rare games that allows for multiple/ simultaneous winners. I feel that the game is a faster and, a potentially, more aggressive form of Monopoly, but takes it as galactic conquest through deceit, power and diplomacy. Although this game will initially confuse you as you play a few games, you'll get used to the game mechanics, which is very straightforward really. This is one of those games where choosing to be mean isn't really frowned upon, but is expected if you wish to be the only victor of the game, just don't be surprised if people trust you less the next time you play. The game overall is fantastic, the components are of excellent quality and the visual appearance is brilliant. Be warned some of the alien images are not suitable for youngsters, nothing rude, just potentially disturbing in thier appearance. This is a great game and is potentially a great step up from introductory stage games, though if you simplify it it could be a good intro game, depending on the players. Despite this, it is a must have for your games collection, especially if you're looking for something a bit more in-depth and challenging. ## Frequently Bought Together - 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 - Cosmic Incursion Board Game EXPANSION - Classic Strategy Game of Intergalactic Conquest for Kids and Adults, Ages 14+, 3-6 Players, 1-2 Hour Playtime, Made by Fantasy Flight Games - Cosmic Conflict Board Game EXPANSION - Classic Strategy Game of Intergalactic Conquest for Kids and Adults, Ages 14+, 3-6 Players, 1-2 Hour Playtime, Made by Fantasy Flight Games --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51141775-fantasy-flight-games-cosmic-encounter-board-game](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51141775-fantasy-flight-games-cosmic-encounter-board-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*