- BGG rating
- 6.8
Rules assistance for Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
Rules assistant for Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1
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Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1 is an expansion for Cosmic Encounter released in 1986 for 2–6 players and 90 minutes per game. It was designed by Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, and Peter Olotka and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
About the game
This expansion was published by Descartes Editeur & West End Games. It is different than EON's Expansion #1 in the fact that it contains two planet systems (rather than one) and 15 aliens (rather than 10). Add to the base game: * 15 new powers * Two planet systems and tokens for a fifth and sixth player Expands: * Rencontre Cosmique (Cosmic Encounter- French Edition) Other expansions: * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #1 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #2 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #3 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #4 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #5 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #6 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #7 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #8 * Cosmic Encounter: Expansion Set #9
Mechanics
Publishers
- Descartes Editeur
- West End Games
Questions and answers
Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1 supports 2–6 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 Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1 is 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.
Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1 are: Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, and Peter Olotka. 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 Rencontre Cosmique: Extension No. 1 as an expansion for Cosmic Encounter. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cosmic Encounter to use it. Check that your edition of Cosmic Encounter is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.