Cosmic Encounter (42nd Anniversary Edition)

Cosmic Encounter (42nd Anniversary Edition) welcomes new players to the gameof infinite possibilities with a freshly revised rulebook and a beautifullyillustrated Quick-start Guide that captures the nostalgia of the original gameand makes it easy for anyone to learn. The Quick-start Guide’s comic bookstyle throws readers back to the 1970s, providing vital insight into the corerules of the game while embracing the fun of a cosmic conquest filled with wackyaliens and outrageous abilities. What's more, with the beautiful translucentship pieces (as shown above), spreading your colonies across the galaxy hasnever been more stylish!

A newly discovered species joins the classic line-up of aliens. You can, ofcourse, play as old favorites such as Mite or Remora, or you can try your handat leading the ruthless Demon to victory. Previously only released at CosmicCon, this species was exiled from their original galaxy for unprincipledopportunism. Now they seek cosmic vengeance, using their power to possess otherplayers’ hands to bolster their own strength and sap others’ willto win.

In addition to this monstrous newcomer, Cosmic Encounter (42nd AnniversaryEdition) offers you new ways to customize your games with the introduction ofCosmic Combo cards. These carefully assembled cards offer a list of alienspecies with a brief description of their powers to create themed matchups andexplore different types of games. You may find yourself among some Big TimeClubbers or Cellar Dwellers, that can be integrated into three, four, orfive-player games. Every card spins a new challenge, and with these new optionsfor customization, no two games are ever the same.