# Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Dominion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.05 / 5
- **Designers**: Bill Martinson, Jack Reda, Jefferson Krogh
- **Artists**: Andrew Olson, Brynn Metheney, Felicia Cano
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Expansion for Base-game, Negotiation, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you've already fallen in love with the madness of Cosmic Encounter, this expansion is a must-have! It brings more crazy aliens and powers that will turn your game upside down.More insane aliensCreative community powersNew reward cardsFun variants with markersExpansion, needs base gameHigh language dependencyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for more intergalactic madness with Cosmic Dominion, the fifth expansion for the classic Cosmic Encounter! The coolest part is that this gem was created by the game's own fan base, the result of nearly two years of online chat and collaboration. This expansion brings 30 new crazy aliens to the Cosmic Encounter universe, including some familiar faces from the good old days and a bunch of brand-new powers straight from the fans' creativity. Besides the aliens, there's a brand-new Reward Deck that you can use separately or mix with the one from Cosmic Incursion. Many of these cards bring unexpected twists to the rules you already know. And to top it all off, there are special ship markers that open doors to new variants and strategies, with some ideas already in the rulebook to get you started. If you love Cosmic Encounter and want more aliens, powers, and twists, this expansion is a feast for spicing up your games and ensuring hours of chaotic and unpredictable fun. It's the kind of game that proves the community can indeed create amazing things!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Cosmic Encounter game to play with Cosmic Dominion?
Absolutely! Cosmic Dominion is an expansion, so you need to have the base Cosmic Encounter game to use these new cards and aliens.

### How many players does this expansion support?
Just like the base game, Cosmic Dominion is for 3 to 5 players. The chaotic fun increases with more people at the table!

### Does the game become more complicated with this expansion?
The overall complexity of the base game remains, but the addition of new aliens and cards can introduce more variables and strategies. If you already master Cosmic Encounter, you'll enjoy the novelties without issues.

### Does this expansion add a lot of new components?
Yes! It brings 30 new aliens, a new Reward deck, and special ship markers. All to give your games a boost.

### Does the game require translation to be played?
Yes, the expansion has a considerable language dependency, especially with the text on alien and reward cards. It's recommended to have a translation or players who understand English.

### Is this expansion good for someone new to Cosmic Encounter?
If you've already played the base game and enjoyed it, yes! But if you've never played Cosmic Encounter, it's best to start with the base game to get the hang of it before adding more complexity with expansions.

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