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Micro Cosmos

Thistroy Games · Board game · 2023
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7.2 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–4 · best 3
Players
Solo
Play Time
40–90 min
Weight
Weight 2.9/5
Year
Year 2023
Minimum age
Minimum age 10+
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Micro Cosmos is a space exploration game that perfectly balances hand management and logistical planning. With an excellent solo mode and mechanics that encourage combos, it is perfect for those seeking a strategic challenge without being overly punishing. The versatility of the cards keeps every session fresh and engaging.

Highlights
  • Versatile and clever card mechanics
  • Smooth and challenging solo mode
  • Constant and rewarding decision-making
  • Immersive thematic artwork
Keep in mind
  • Can be a bit of a brain burner
  • Indirect player interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Micro Cosmos, you take on the role of a space explorer on a mission to save civilizations and provide a new home for survivors in a rapidly changing universe. This game is a treat for those who enjoy precise resource management, using your ship, the Ark, to navigate through planets, moons, and space stations. The clever part here is the versatility of the cards: each can be used in three different ways, forcing you to think carefully before every move. You will terraform planets, establish colonies, and ensure survivors find a safe haven, all while balancing your movement points and trying to create powerful combos with the chaining mechanic.

The gameplay experience flows smoothly, whether you are playing solo or with up to four people. For solo gamers, the game shines with a super intuitive and easy-to-manage Automa mode, offering varied difficulty levels to test your skills. The ultimate goal is to have the most victory points once a set number of planets has been fully terraformed. It is a strategic challenge that requires careful planning, as you must collect, convert resources, and move across the map efficiently. If you enjoy space exploration games with a touch of logistics and clever decision-making, Micro Cosmos will win you over. It is the kind of game that, despite having clear rules, offers enough depth to keep you coming back, trying to optimize your route and card choices to outsmart your opponents or the Automa itself.

Rules videos

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2 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Thistroy Games
Designer Kamil Langie, Michał Jagodziński
Artist Jarosław Wajs

Community

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1,076owners
176wishlist
15want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Does the game work well for a single player?
Absolutely! The solo mode is a highlight, using an Automa system that is very easy to manage and comes with several difficulty levels.
How long does an average game take?
Games usually last between 40 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and the group's experience level.
Is it very difficult to learn?
It has a moderate complexity weight (around 2.9 on BGG). It's not a gateway game, but the rules are logical and flow well after the first few rounds.
Do I need a lot of table space?
The game uses cards and components efficiently, so it doesn't require a massive table, but having some space to organize the exploration areas is helpful.
What is the main challenge of the game?
Managing your hand of cards. Since each card has three possible uses, the challenge is deciding what to sacrifice to get the resources you need at the right time.

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