- BGG rating
- 8.5
Rules assistance for Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats
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Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats is an expansion for Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard Launius, Adam Sadler, and Brady Sadler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
About the game
Aliens have been invading Earth for a long, long time.In the grand scheme of things, it’s no surprise really; the Thorathians, a proud race of militaristic extraterrestrials, have been conquering planets all over the galaxy for thousands of years. Earth has been a bit of a pesky one for them, however. Turns out humans are pretty resilient, and the presence of super-powered individuals has made the planet almost more trouble than it's worth for the invaders. Almost... But the Thorathian armies aren’t the only presence in the cosmos that has its eyes set on Earth. Ineffable forces stir in the far corners of the galaxy, finding themselves drawn towards our planet’s bright and chaotic inhabitants. There have been a few shining moments in our timeline (such as the creation and inevitable destruction of the sentient A.I., Omnitron) that have earned the attention of beings far beyond our comprehension. The Cosmic Threats Expansion is a massive addition to the total amount of content for Freedom Five, adding 2 new playable Heroes to master, 3 new terrifying Mastermind to face, and a host of Villains, Scenario Comic Books, Mystery Envelopes, extra cards, and more
Publishers
- Greater Than Games, LLC
- Arcane Wonders
Questions and answers
Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats supports 1–5 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 Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats is 90–120 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 Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats 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.
Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats are: Richard Launius, Adam Sadler, and Brady Sadler. 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 Freedom Five: Cosmic Threats as an expansion for Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.