In Cosmic Encounter you become one of 15 aliens - challenged to think like an Alien and respond to other Aliens, each with a unique power.

You start on a home planet system and expand toward universal dominance. but the other alien intelligences stand in the way. Some might become your allies, and with others you can make beneficial deals.

Bus some will oppose you with all the strength of their mysterious powers.

To aid you in this quest, you will have your own unique, special power. How cleverly you use it in each encounter will shape your cosmic destiny.

The countless Alien combinations make each game an entirely new experience. Be warned: This is a highly social game. You won't want to put it back in the box.

Published 16 editions: US, Japan, England, Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Brazil

Selected: Editors Choice 2000 Netscape Editors

SciFi Channel: Originality 8 /10 Enjoyment 9/10 1999 SciFi Channel

Selected: Desert Island Games #4 1998 The Gathering of Game Designers

Inducted: Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame, 1997 Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design

Selected: Games 200 1996 Games Magazine

Voted: Best Science Fiction Board Game 1992 Origins Awards

Voted: 6th place 1992 Deutscher SpielePreis - Germany

Voted: Best Science Fiction Board Game 1982 Games Day - London, England

Voted: Best Science Fiction Board Game 1980, 1981 Space Gamer Magazine

Voted: 2nd Best Family Game (after Monopoly) 1980, 1981 Games Day - London

Selected: Games 100 Games Magazine's "Best Games" '80, '81, '82, '83, '84, '85, '86, '93

Selected: Honorable Mention "Top Ten Games" 1980 Omni Magazine