In this classic game of colonization, negotiation, concilliation, and misrepresentation, players each take on the role of an alien primed to colonize the galaxy. Through force, will, guile, and a bit of tricky cardplay be the first to spread out beyond your home system. Add in the fact that every player plays an alien who can bend, break, mutilate or spindle one rule of the game and you can be sure no two games are alike.Cosmic Encounter has been around for almost 30 years and this new version makes the potential of the game a reality. All plastic ships, stunning graphics, and image-rich cards add depth and presence to the game. 20 aliens yields countless four-player combinations.Ages 12 and up. 2-4 Players.