Cosmic Encounter is a classical board secret plan of intergalactic war , trade and diplomacy that is beloved by pretty much everyone who ’s ever play it . Out of print for several years , the game is ready to make a big return with Fantasy Flight Games . There are 50 alien races represent in the game ( earnestly … 50 ! ) , and elaboration are already planned , so your cosmic encounter will not lack variety . Cosmic Encounter has gone through a conga line of publishing company since first being released in 1977 ( that ’s the Avalon Hill version pictured below ) . Each publishing house altered the rules slightly and introduce various enlargement . Fantasy Flight is creating a game for 3 - 5 players that will last one or two hr . The plot board is extremely varying – the planets are not hex shape , so thespian can place them up however they prefer , and graphic designer Kevin Wilson is leaving good deal of room for enlargement set . actor contend to form alliances and acquire five dependency outside their home arrangement . Each conflict or barter flock can ensue in a strange effect or new power for an alien coinage , and the shifting alliance keep everyone on their toes . With a dismissal particular date set for “ late 2008 , ” I am definitely putting this on my Christmas lean . image by : Fantasy Flight Games and boardgamegeek.com .
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