# Cosmic Run: Express

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #15652
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-15 min
- **Weight**: 1.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Steve Finn
- **Artists**: Lawrence van der Merwe, Rocío Ogñenovich, Sebastian Koziner
- **Publishers**: Dr. Finn's Games
- **Categories**: Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
A snappy, pocket-sized space race that packs a punch.Smooth card-swapping-mechanicsIncredibly portable designQuick to teach and playSolid solo-play-abilityStrictly for 1-2 playersVery short playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Looking for a quick-fire mental duel that fits in your pocket? Cosmic Run: Express delivers exactly that! Set in Dr. Finn's universe, this standalone mini card game pits you against an opponent in a race to reach three different planets first. It's fast, tight, and deceptively deep.

In each round, players manage a hand of ship cards, passing them to their opponent and playing them simultaneously across three-planet-based-locations. The real magic lies in how you score movement points. You can match card colors to movement icons, aim for the best 'poker-style' hand at a specific planet, or strategically rotate your cards to use the arrow bonuses based on adjacent-column-play. 

Despite its tiny footprint—just 25 cards—the-game offers a satisfying layer of tactical-simultaneous-action-selection. Whether you are playing the 2-player head-to-head or testing your skills against the solo dummy player mode, the tension remains high. It is a perfect 'filler' game for gamers who want something more substantial than a basic dexterity game but much faster than a heavy strategy title. If you enjoy games where every card played feels like a calculated risk, Cosmic Run: Express is your next space-faring adventure!

## FAQ
### Can I play it solo?
Yes! It includes a-dummy-player-mechanism for a solo experience.

### How long does a game last?
Very fast! Expect around 10 to 15 minutes per session.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all. It's designed to be intuitive and quick to pick up.

### Do I need the Cosmic Run-main game?
No, this is a standalone-mini game.

### How many players can it handle?
It is specifically designed for 1 or 2 players.