Build a galactic empire...
In the depths of space, the alien races of the Cosmos vie with each
other for control of the universe. Alliances form and shift from moment
to moment, while cataclysmic battles send starships screaming into the
warp.
This classic game of alien politics returns from the warp once more!
In Cosmic Encounter, each player becomes
the leader of one of dozens of alien races, each with its own unique
power. On a player's turn, he or she becomes the offense. The offense
encounters another player on a planet by moving a group of his or her
ships through the hyperspace gate to that planet. Both sides can invite
allies and play cards to try and tip the encounter in their favor.
The object of the game is for players to establish colonies in other
players' planetary systems by landing their ships on the other players'
planets. The winner(s) are the first player(s) to have five colonies on
planets outside his or her home system. The players must use force,
cunning, and diplomacy to ensure their victory. And, because alliances
are a key part of the game, multiple players can win together!
