Cosmic Encounter , the board game of cunning and domination for 3-5 players, is on sale at your local retailer and our webstore , now with a fantastic new cover!

Last week we announced the return of Cosmic Encounter to store shelves and asked if you could guess which of its 50 iconic Aliens would grace the cover. Today, we have your answer: Parasite. This amusing art piece depicts the Parasite stealing the life force from the ever-downtrodden Pacifist.

While the board game itself remains unchanged, the new cover now portrays the rich theme of this classic game.

Unfamiliar with Cosmic Encounter ?

Travel through the black void of space to greet your alien brethren...and conquer them.

Cosmic Encounter is a game of galactic warfare, in which 3-5 players vie for sovereignty through political savvy and cunning strategy. Become the leader of one of 50 Alien races, each with their own special power and backstory. Through various struggles between your ships and your opponents’ you can claim victory: be the first race to have five colonies occupying your opponents’ home planet systems.

Every space encounter is unique in Cosmic Encounter as you are able to recruit other players to ally with you during your battles. But do your allies’ agendas match your own or is the negotiation ill-fated?

With intrigue present during every step, can you ensure the successful fate of your race?

Interested in learning more about this beloved board game? Visit our Cosmic Encounter website .

Don’t wait for an attack. Take the offensive and pick up a copy of Cosmic Encounter at your local retailer today!

Cosmic Encounter is a classic board game that puts players in charge of the fate of an alien race. Three to five players each strive to be the first to conquer five enemy colonies and establish themselves as the dominant life form in the galaxy. With over 50 alien characters to choose from, no two games are ever the same.