If you enjoy a good trick-taking challenge and always have two friends ready to play, Cosmic Eidex is a fantastic choice! It takes the essence of classics and sprinkles a cosmic flavor with variable powers, creating an experience that feels familiar yet fresh and full of strategic decisions. It's one of those games that makes you think with every card, without ever becoming monotonous.
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Trick-taking with a twist
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Interesting asymmetric powers
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Exclusively for 3 players
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High replayability
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Deep strategy
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Initial learning curve
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Only 3 players
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Cosmic Eidex is a super intriguing trick-taking game, tailor-made for three players. It utilizes a 36-card deck, from 6 through Ace, divided into four distinctly themed suits: Hearts (red), Lizard (green), Raven (black), and Stars (yellow). The core of the game lies in its Cosmic characters, each granting a player a unique special power. At the start of the game, each player randomly draws one of these powers, which typically allows them to break a specific game rule once per game, or in some cases, multiple times. While these powers add a cool flavor, the truth is that strategy and how you play your cards often carry more weight in the final outcome, so there's no need to memorize all the powers of every character, just those in play for your current game. The main objective is to accumulate either the most or the least card points in each hand to earn a victory point. If a player exceeds 100 card points in a single hand, the other two players each gain 1 victory point. And if you're the table ace and manage to take all the tricks in a hand, you snag 2 victory points! The first to reach 7 victory points wins the game. Cosmic Eidex is a modern variation of the classic Swiss trick-taking game Jass, and shares the characteristic of being a three-player game, much like Skat, a traditional German trick-taking game.
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Is Cosmic Eidex an easy game to learn? expand_more
It has a slightly steeper learning curve than other card games, especially if you're not used to trick-taking games. But after a few rounds, the rules become clear and the strategy starts to flow!
How many players can play Cosmic Eidex? expand_more
This is a game exclusively for 3 players. It was designed to work perfectly with this number, so there are no variants for more or fewer people.
How long does a game of Cosmic Eidex last? expand_more
A game typically takes about 60 minutes. It's an ideal length for a strategic and engaging game session, without being too long.
What are the main components of the game? expand_more
The game consists of a 36-card deck, divided into four thematic suits, and Cosmic character cards that grant special powers to players. It's quite compact!
What is the objective of the game? expand_more
The objective is to be the first to accumulate 7 victory points, which are earned by getting the most or the least card points in a hand, or by taking all the tricks.
Is it a very complex game? expand_more
It's considered a medium-weight game (2.73/5 on BGG), meaning it offers strategic depth without being overly complex. It's just the right challenge for those looking for something beyond the basics.
Who is Cosmic Eidex recommended for? expand_more
It's highly recommended for trick-taking game fans who are looking for a strategic and asymmetric experience, and who always have a group of 3 people to play with. If you enjoy games like Skat or Jass, but with a modern twist, you'll love it!