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Cosmic Empires

Far beyond the centers of the galaxy, five factions collide in a contested solar system. Whether as scientist, native, pirate, corporation or imperialist, you are trying to accomplish your secret mission before your opponents do. You discover planets, conquer stations, and fight...

Players

2-5

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.88

Rating

6.59

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Cosmic Empires has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Teach 2.3

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Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Cosmic Empires has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Cosmic Empires offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. The game scales well with different player counts and has a moderate learning curve. Overall, it provides a highly replayable experience.

Luck profile

Cosmic Empires has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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Far beyond the centers of the galaxy, five factions collide in a contested solar system. Whether as scientist, native, pirate, corporation or imperialist, you are trying to accomplish your secret mission before your opponents do. You discover planets, conquer stations, and fight other players for territory. Mighty fleets will help you suppress the opponent, while diplomacy paves the way for a flourishing nation. Rapid competition is guaranteed, forcing you to demonstrate bravery and smart decision-making. At the same time you must track the progress of your opponents and be aware of the power that alliances can provide. In Cosmic Empires, the individual layout, changing roles, and variety of missions contribute to a unique gaming experience. Components: 48 Playing Field Cards 18 Cruisers 36 Frigates 72 Ship Upgrades 36 Weapon Systems 36 Shields 97 Playing Cards 66 Event Cards 16 Public Missions 15 Secret Missions 150 Population Stones (30 per colour) 70 Capacity Markers 45 Pedestals (9 per colour) 5 Faction Overviews 5 Combat Dice 3 Wormhole Passage Marker 1 Exploration Marker 1 Drawstring Bag 1 Rulebook

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