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- REIMAGINING OF FAVORITE STRATEGY GAME: The Cosmolancer game is a galactic reimagining of legendary designer Reiner Knizia’s Kingdoms game! Play as a Cosmolancer (space photographer) and compete to be the best
- FAST-PACED TILE LAYING GAME: In this highly competitive tile placement game, try to collect the most Interstellar Credits by strategically placing Photo Op tiles and Imaging Devices on the board. But watch out for Hazards and Black Holes
- BY AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER REINER KNIZIA: Set in a fantastical galaxy of Imposing Squids and Galactic Hounds, the Cosmolancer board game is a spacefaring take on Reiner Knizia’s acclaimed Kingdoms game
- SABOTAGE WITH HAZARDS: Stay alert! Opponents can play Hazard tiles, such as the Abominable Worm and Cosmopoachers, to sabotage photos and subtract credits from another player’s score
- WOODEN TOKENS AND CUSTOM ARTWORK: Includes premium components, wooden tokens, and custom artwork by Hugo Cuellar and Charlie Layton
- EASY TO LEARN GAME FOR KIDS AND ADULTS: This fun board game’s rules are simple enough for kids ages 9+ to jump into a game, while its strategy and cutthroat action will hook older players
- REPLAYABLE, ADDICTIVE FUN: The quick-playing rounds fly by and leave players craving another game! It’s an exciting game for Family Game Night or anytime fun, and the compact size makes it a great travel game, too
Description
Congratulations, you’ve landed your first gig as a freelance space photographer—a Cosmolancer! While the pay is mediocre—and doesn’t account for the danger—Cosmolancing is your lifelong dream realized. Take to the stars in the Cosmolancer game, a galactic reimagining of the Kingdoms game by Reiner Knizia! Place Photo Op tiles, Hazard tiles, and Imaging Devices to capture the most lucrative photos of space phenomena. But stay alert for cosmic dangers that can sabotage your shots. Earn the most Interstellar Credits over 3 rounds to win! Strategy board games are fun games for game night and anytime play. And this sci-fi board game for adults, teens, and kids ages 9+ makes a great gift for fans of Reiner Knizia games, strategy games, and family games. Cosmolancer, Avalon Hill, and Hasbro and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc.
Suggested Age: 9 Years and Up
Type of Game: Party Games
Playing Time: 30 Minutes
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Number of Players: 2-4 Players
Educational Focus: Patterns, Creative Thinking, Shapes and Colors
Includes: Game Pieces, Game Board
Package Type: Full Game
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 94677047
UPC: 5010996324740
Item Number (DPCI): 087-10-7865
Origin: Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.61 inches length x 10.51 inches width x 10.51 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.7 pounds
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 25 reviews
A bit complicated
3 out of 5 stars
jessicar734_1954 - 5 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me begin by saying this game is rated for 9+ and while it may work for some 9 year olds, I think it would be a better fit for older kids or adults. The game instructions are a bit confusing and complex. My family loves playing games together but when I tried playing it with my 12 year old, he lost interest quickly and said it didn’t make sense. I will say the game pieces are better quality than any game we have bought recently. We will probably pass this one along to a friend who would enjoy it more.
Added to game night!
5 out of 5 stars
aprilm1107_3443 - 6 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love game night at our house. I'm a casual gamer who enjoys trying out new games with family and friends. My husband is more of an experienced gamer who plays some type of game daily. We played with 3 people for the first game. We are more the learn as we go type of people so the first round was getting to know the rules and game pieces. We played with the traditional rules, but it also has 3 gameplay variations in the instruction book. We played 3 scored cycles and whoever has the most interstellar currency at the end wins the game. You get imaging devices with 4 tier levels that each represent the photo quality of the device. The game tiles can switch up the game at any time from hazard tiles to black holes. The photograph tiles help you gain interstellar currency to win the game. My husband and I played the first game with my 14-year-old niece. We had a blast, once we got into the 2nd cycle we had a much better understanding of the game. Scoring is pretty easy but I suggest having a piece of paper and a calculator. It's a fun game, it'll definitely be added to game night.
Cosmolancer: Colorful & fun family game
5 out of 5 stars
jencancook_4128 - 9 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Such a fun game! First impressions: Colorful & fun artwork, lots of colorful tiles, wooden cameras & tiny cardboard space money for play. My brain expected it to be complicated. I cheated & watched a YouTube video, and that got us right to it! Easy to get started & quick play in 3 rounds. Faster when you get the hang of it. Played with three adults & one 9 year old. Can’t wait to play again!
Fun game with rules that are easy to follow.
5 out of 5 stars
melissad648_2759 - 14 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first opened the game, I thought this game was going to be complicated. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly everyone caught onto the rules of the game. I think the age range is accurate because you do need to be able to do some math during the game. We were able to complete a game in what we deemed a reasonable amount of time for a board game. Overall, a fun game for our family.
Hours of fun!.
5 out of 5 stars
carlosf19_6695 - 17 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an awesome game, especially because I really enjoy taking pictures. Being a photographer is absolutely amazing and this game features the concept of photography!. It's designed for ages 9+ but you must be weary of the cosmic threats. I spent hours filled with fun and my 12 year old loves it as well.
Hours of fun and keeps tour mind sharp !!!
5 out of 5 stars
josea102_6426 - 23 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this game, wow, right when you open up the box that new scent smell of a game board, the packaging was perfectly sealed. The game is hours of fun and really makes my kids pay attention. The price for this game is perfect, and now I am officially a fan for life . 5 out of 5 Stars without a doubt.
Great new game
5 out of 5 stars
johnt5_4607 - 27 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a fun family game. Can play up to four players and it is for ages 9 and up. The game lasts about 30 minutes. Glad we got this game as we had never heard about it prior.
Mathematic Tic Tac Toe
4 out of 5 stars
lillyfig_7822 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this in exchange for my honest review. I played 2 players with my partner. The packaging was clean, neat and easy to unpack. When going over the instructions, it was a bit unclear at first. I attached a photo of the page on the instructions that has a type. “Column 4” is actually “Column 3” they are talking about. But basically this game is mathematical tic tac toe. There is strategy to it, and it was fun to play. I thought that the theme was a bit unnecessary though, if it was simplified like Uno, it would be less confusing. The money part was all not necessary, just a calculator to calculate your current score is just fine so we didn’t even bother unpacking them. Overall it was a fun game, and I would recommend it for older kids & adults.
Fun design and concept but difficult scoring
4 out of 5 stars
chelseyr5_9684 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Colorful and engaging packaging. My boys and I were very interested in learning how to play the game because we enjoy space and photography. Set up is easy and the tray makes storage simple. Gameplay is also easy but scoring is very difficult. We will continue to play to learn since we like the concept of the game.
Great for older kids
5 out of 5 stars
joannal96_3703 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The package is nice good quality. My husband loved playing it with my son. It looks difficult to learn but my son figured it out and really enjoyed it.
Great new board game!
5 out of 5 stars
kb4022_470 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This game was so fun! We had two adults, 37 and 40, and two teens that were 12 and 16, and we all loved the game! It's a space type game for the whole family! I recommend for anyone over 10 so it can be really understood.
Cosmolancer
4 out of 5 stars
jessical1271_8018 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cosmolancer is a great game. The colors are bright and draw you in. The game has a booklet with instructions in multiple languages. This is a game about strategy and some luck. The game is a little bit confusing and intimidating at first when learning the rules. I believe the age rating is correct for this game as there is some math to it. I found a YouTube video that helped explain the game.
Fun game for the family!!
5 out of 5 stars
jonathancy_5885 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our family loves games, we have a game closet full of them, and Cosmolancer has been a great one to add to the collection! The directions are pretty good without a huge learning curve and the board/pieces are high quality…most importantly it is a lot of fun! It’s similar to other major games where you build the board as you go, but is unique in how you’re competing with others in what you’re building. Not knowing what pieces will be coming up next adds a fun dynamic of figuring out when to put your camera pieces down without someone else giving you negatives. This was a fun game for my wife and 10 year old son, and I know we’ll be playing it again!
Interesting game, difficult to learn
3 out of 5 stars
tylerb50_2355 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The concept of Cosmolancer is very interesting and I find the game itself is quite fun. However, it is pretty confusing, especially when it comes to adding up the points at the end of a round. I cant imagine any 9 year old (as it's rated 9 years+) can figure out how to play it without the help of an adult. Overall, I would only recommend it for an adult, and after learning the rules it is a fun game.
Great
5 out of 5 stars
joannerrf_1481 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a unique board game that I haven’t seen before. It focuses on taking Astro photography and is similar to other card games in the genre and a lot of fun.
Great addition for our airbnb
5 out of 5 stars
thao1102_6463 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I added the Cosmolancer board game to our Airbnb, and it’s been a great hit with guests—lots of positive feedback! It’s a fun, strategic tile-placement game that’s easy to learn but offers plenty of depth for groups who enjoy a little friendly competition. Guests often say it’s the perfect group activity—engaging, quick to play (about 45 minutes), and great for bonding over laughs and clever moves. The high-quality pieces, especially the detailed castles, make the game feel premium and durable for repeated use. It’s also visually appealing, easy to set up, and has just the right mix of luck and strategy to keep it exciting without overwhelming casual players. Definitely a great addition for any Airbnb looking to offer guests a memorable, interactive experience.
Game night fun!
5 out of 5 stars
coolslurpie_6511 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Packaging is perfect for all the game pieces. Everything is bright, colorful and engaging. The game is a little overwhelming to get started, but once you read through the instruction booklet and get going it’s a blast! It’s a great addition to game night with the family.
Great
5 out of 5 stars
rakhip2_3586 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a beautiful and very fun game, my nephew loved it, he plays it every day, and he wants to play with all the time when guests come over to the house, it’s a great game!
I love it!!!
5 out of 5 stars
anas517_5556 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this board game from an influencer, and my teens really liked it. The essence of this game is about being the best photographer in the galaxy and surviving attacks from worms and squids. It's a game that really catches your attention when you open it for the first time. I truly recommend it for a night spent connected with your children. I'm uploading a photo of the beautiful images designed by Charlie Layton and Hugo Cuellar.
Deceptively simple, beautiful art, and super fun!
5 out of 5 stars
patsaw_1781 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to be honest, when I saw this game I thought it looked like a strange concept (freelance photography in space...) and super complex. I was however very pleasantly surprised by how much fun this game is! All of the rules take up basically 2 pages so it is very quick to pick up, and the way that players score adds a really fun strategic angle to things. In addition to the gameplay being very fun, the artwork is awesome - me and my kids really enjoyed looking at each tile that got flipped over to see the cool scifi scene (before I tried to block them from scoring by putting meteor showers in their way - no mercy!) Overall a very fun game good for slightly older kids, but easy to pick up and play a quick game.