
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,046
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Forbidden Island
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions
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Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions is an expansion for Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Terry Cheung and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Modular Board.
This expansion introduces variable player powers to the game. The Nameless Girl meets six delightful companions in each planet. They dedicate their superpower to assist her in retrieving memories. There are 2 ways to play - either take them as once-in-a-game powers, or persistent powers activated by an amount of VPs each time. According to the designer, this expansion will be available by itself when it hits retail,
Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions 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 Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions is 45–90 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 Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions for ages 14 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.
Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions are: Terry Cheung. 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 Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory – Cosmic Companions as an expansion for Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory to use it. Check that your edition of Deja Vu: Fragments of Memory is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.