# Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Odyssey

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 8.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-8 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 3.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Jack Reda
- **Artists**: Felicia Cano, Grigory Sedov, Henning Ludvigsen, Michele Giorgi, Stephen Somers
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Negotiation, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Alliances, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Interrupts, Negotiation, Race, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simultaneous Action Selection, Take That, Trading, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love the madness and negotiation of Cosmic Encounter, Cosmic Odyssey is a feast to expand this universe even further!More aliens and twistsBrand-new campaign modeNew mechanics and resourcesMassive and complete expansionIncreases complexityRequires base gameCan take longerHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for the biggest expansion to Cosmic Encounter yet with Cosmic Odyssey! This gem introduces a brand-new campaign mode, perfect for those who enjoy a longer narrative and evolving objectives with each game. It brings 30 brand-new aliens to further shake up the board, plus 12 "alternate timeline" versions that put a special spin on familiar races. But it doesn't stop there: new space stations, game-changing technologies, and cosmic hazards ensure no two games are alike. To top it all off, we have extra resources like Lux and Moons, adding another layer of strategy and negotiation. If you're already a fan of Cosmic Encounter and want more of the same, but supercharged, this expansion is for you. The complexity increases slightly, but the fun and crazy twists remain guaranteed. It's a chance to explore new galaxies, form unexpected alliances, and, of course, send your opponents to the cosmic void with that brilliant move. With so many new additions, replayability skyrockets!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game of Cosmic Encounter to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Cosmic Odyssey is an expansion and requires the base game of Cosmic Encounter to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
Just like the base game, Cosmic Odyssey is for 3 to 8 players. The chaotic fun increases with more people at the table!

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
A bit. With the campaign mode, new technologies, and aliens, the game becomes more robust. However, for those already familiar with the basics of Cosmic Encounter, the adaptation is smooth.

### Is the campaign mode played in separate sessions or is it one long campaign?
The campaign mode consists of interconnected scenarios that create a narrative across multiple games. You can play a full campaign or use the elements in individual matches.

### How different are the new aliens?
The 30 new aliens bring very creative and unique powers, ensuring each game is unpredictable. The "alternate timeline" versions give new life to races you thought you knew.

### Does this expansion add a lot of components?
Yes, it's the biggest expansion yet! It includes many tokens, cards, and components related to the new mechanics and campaign mode, in addition to the new aliens and space stations.

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