3-6
Players
12+
Age
90
Minutes
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Description
Build a galactic empire... In the depths of space, the alien races of the Cosmos vie with each other for control of the universe. Alliances form and shift from moment to moment, while cataclysmic battles send starships screaming into the warp. Players choose from dozens of alien races, each with its own unique power to further its efforts to build an empire that spans the galaxy. Many classic aliens from earlier editions of this beloved game return, such as the Oracle, the Loser, and the Clone. Newly discovered aliens also join the fray, including Remora, Mite, and Tick-Tock. This classic game of alien politics returns from the warp once more.
Game Info
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PublisherAvalon Hill (Hasbro)
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DesignerBill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Bill Norton, Peter Olotka
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ArtistDimitri Patelis
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Year of Release2000
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Number of Players2-4
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Play Time (Minutes)60
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