- BGG rank
- BGG #14,184
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Cosmic Kaboom
2016
Rules assistance for Cosmic Kaboom
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Cosmic Kaboom
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Cosmic Kaboom is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matt Loomis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Modular Board.
About the game
For centuries, the factions have been at war. However, it wasn’t until recently that they discovered the ability to create a bomb so powerful as to destroy entire planets. But now the secret is out, and it’s a race to see which faction will crown themselves as the superior race. Players will take turns flying (flicking) their space ships around space, collecting energy to power up space bombs and eradicate their enemies. The goal of the game is to be the player with the most points at the end of the game proving that their alien species is the supreme race.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Minion Games
Questions and answers
Cosmic Kaboom supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cosmic Kaboom is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cosmic Kaboom for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cosmic Kaboom has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cosmic Kaboom belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cosmic Kaboom are: Matt Loomis. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cosmic Kaboom as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.