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Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Odyssey

A major Cosmic Encounter expansion for 3-8 players, adding campaign play, 30 new aliens, alternate timelines, stations, technology, hazards, lux, and moons.

3 - 8
player(s)

Medium Heavy

Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Odyssey board game cover

About this expansion

Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Odyssey is the seventh expansion for Cosmic Encounter, released in 2022 for games with 3-8 players. It is the biggest expansion yet for the series and introduces a campaign mode alongside a broad selection of new content.

At the heart of Cosmic Odyssey are 30 new aliens, offering fresh possibilities for cosmic encounters. The expansion also includes 12 “alternate timeline” aliens, which revise previous aliens with new versions of familiar concepts.

Beyond its alien powers, this expansion adds new elements to the wider game. New space stations, technology, and hazards expand the range of features available during play, while the introduction of lux and moons adds further new concepts to the Cosmic Encounter experience.

  • Campaign mode
  • 30 new aliens
  • 12 “alternate timeline” aliens revising previous aliens
  • New space stations
  • New technology
  • New hazards
  • New features including lux and moons

With its combination of revised favorites, original aliens, and additional systems, Cosmic Encounter: Cosmic Odyssey is designed as a substantial expansion for players seeking more content from the series. Its campaign mode provides a new way to approach the game, while the added stations, technology, hazards, lux, and moons broaden the scope of each session.

For groups of 3-8 players, Cosmic Odyssey brings together a large collection of additions in one expansion. Whether you are interested in exploring alternate timeline aliens or adding the expansion’s new features to your games, it offers a wide-ranging update to Cosmic Encounter.