
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,192
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Panda Panda
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2023

2026
Rules assistance for Cosmo
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Cosmo is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by 宮野 華也 (Kaya Miyano) and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Push Your Luck.
Build your best poker hand by strategically recruiting the perfect crew for your Mission to Mars. Simply draw Cards from any of the six decks! The twist: Some of the players' cards are visible, others are hidden. Can you really be sure the others will end up with a better crew than you?! Once everyone has five cards, it’s time to shine. The strongest hand … uh, crew wins the ticket to Mars. Draw cards from any of the six decks and aim for the strongest poker hand. Bet on the best hand before drawing your last cards. Once everyone has five cards, it’s time to shine. The strongest hand wins. —description from the publisher
Cosmo supports 2–5 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 Cosmo is 15–20 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 Cosmo for ages 8 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.
Cosmo has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Cosmo belongs to these categories: Card Game and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Push Your Luck. 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 Cosmo are: 宮野 華也 (Kaya Miyano). 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 Cosmo 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.