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product_id: 51141775
title: "Cosmic Encounter Board Game"
brand: "asmodee"
price: "NZ$285"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
category: "Asmodee"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/51141775-cosmic-encounter-board-game
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 60-120 Min Playtime Galactic Empire Building Unique Gameplay Experience Cosmic Encounter Board Game

**Brand:** asmodee
**Price:** NZ$285
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Join the Cosmic Clash of Wits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cosmic Encounter Board Game by asmodee
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$285 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/51141775-cosmic-encounter-board-game)

## Best For

- asmodee enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asmodee brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Age is Just a Number:** Designed for ages 12 and up, fun for all generations!
- • **Endless Replayability:** No two games are ever the same—keep your friends guessing!
- • **Unleash Your Strategy:** Dive into a universe where every decision counts!
- • **Perfect for Gatherings:** Ideal for 3-5 players, making it a must-have for game nights!
- • **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

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## Features

- Build a galactic empire
- No two games are the same!
- Playing Time 60 mins
- Ages 12 +
- 3-5 players

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 1589944968 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | 60,291 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,323 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Asmodee |
| Colour | Multicoloured |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,210) |
| 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 Packs | 1 |
| 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

![Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LaUplt0WL.jpg)
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![Cosmic Encounter Board Game - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-RK3u8NNL.jpg)
![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.

## 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

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*Last updated: 2026-08-17*