- BGG rank
- BGG #6,919
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Afternova
- 3–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2020
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- BGG rating
- 6.7
Cosmocracy
2016
Rules assistance for Cosmocracy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 20–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Cosmocracy
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Cosmocracy is a board game released in 2016 for 3–8 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jeffrey Chin and Andrew Nerger and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Acting, and Voting.
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About the game
A sci-fi party game where players debate ridiculous issues plaguing the universe to win votes and become President of the Galaxy. In Cosmocracy players argue over randomized sci-fi themed topics by making up facts and pandering to the other alien races to win votes and become the next President of the Galaxy. There is no wrong way to debate because anything you say in this game is automatically true. If a player states that the galaxy is at war with evil space oysters, then that is the case for the rest of the game. As the debates go on, the players establish the galaxy and how it works, creating a unique experience every time you play. After each debate the voters use their race cards to vote for the “Pro” or “Con” candidate. Voters may choose the candidate who best appealed to their race's needs or whoever had the funniest or most creative response. At the end the game, the player that received the most votes is elected President of the Galaxy.
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Questions and answers
Cosmocracy supports 3–8 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 Cosmocracy is 20–45 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 Cosmocracy for ages 13 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.
Cosmocracy 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.
Cosmocracy belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Political. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Acting, and Voting. 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 Cosmocracy are: Jeffrey Chin and Andrew Nerger. 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 Cosmocracy 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.