{"product_id":"cosmic-encounter-duel-board-game","title":"Cosmic Encounter Duel Board Game","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo species. Five planets. One place in the Council.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA head-to-head battle of hidden plans, alien powers and cosmic surprises.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutmanoeuvre your rival, win control of five planets and prove your species deserves a place among the stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Cosmic Citizenship Council is ready to welcome a new alien species. There is just one small problem, two species want the spot, and apparently nobody thought to make a second filing form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Encounter Duel\u003c\/strong\u003e, two players go head-to-head for control of the galaxy. Choose an alien species with its own abilities, send your ships into battle and use hidden plans, tactics, reinforcements and powerful allies to turn each encounter in your favour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery new Destiny card can change what comes next, from discovering strange planets and launching duels to unpredictable events and opportunities to regroup. During a duel, secretly commit your ships, choose your plan and tactics, then reveal your decisions and battle for control. Clever timing and your alien's unique abilities can turn even an unlikely confrontation around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRace to establish control over five planets and earn your place as a Certified Civilization — while your unfortunate rival faces intergalactic obscurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/cosmic-encounter-duel-rulebook-shopify.pdf?v=1790088025\" title=\"Cosmic Encounter Duel Rules (PDF)\"\u003eView the Cosmic Encounter Duel Rules (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for two:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated head-to-head experience built around direct competition between two alien species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery alien plays differently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique alien abilities can change how you approach contests, duels and other situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of hidden decisions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secretly choose ships, plans and tactics before discovering what your opponent has prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe galaxy keeps changing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovery, Event and Refresh cards introduce new planets, challenges and opportunities throughout the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than raw strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plans, ship advantage, reinforcements, alien abilities and Envoys can all influence the outcome of a duel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacked with Cosmic Encounter personality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colourful aliens, peculiar planets and unpredictable events bring the wacky Cosmic Encounter universe to a two-player showdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fantasy Flight Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategy board game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30–45 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmic Encounter universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be the first player to control five planets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGame Design \u0026amp; 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