Cosmic Encounter - Gameplay & Discussion

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Published on May 16, 2014 3:25:03 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gP3XKK37bs

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Encounter (1983)

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Discussion

Duration: 30:59

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Today we'll see which alien race can build the most powerful galactic empire and control the universe in Cosmic Encounter!

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INDEX

00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Game and Rules Overview
11:28 - Titles and Game Play Montage
11:59 - Main Discussion Begins / Winner
12:31 - Replay #1 "Cosmic Quake"
13:07 - Cam "almost winning"
13:50 - Replay #2 "Last turn of the game"
15:30 - Game Strategies
16:03 - Jeremy's "Loser" Race
16:35 - Replay #3 - "Jeremy as the Loser"
17:50 - Races Clashing
18:15 - Isaac's "Siren" Race
19:49 - Matt's "Grudge" Race
20:24 - Cam's "Animal" Race
21:07 - Losing an Encounter on Purpose
21:22 - Replay #4 - Cam Throws His Encounter
22:00 - Loser Flare Card
22:34 - James' "Oracle" Race
23:41 - Having No Attack Cards
24:20 - Game Thoughts and Race Combos
25:55 - Expansion Notes / Reward Deck
26:50 - Game Length and Basic Strategy
27:45 - Optimal Player Count
29:29 - Replay Value
30:21 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Game

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