Cosmic Encounter expansions
Cosmic Odyssey vs Cosmic Conflict
| Question | Cosmic Odyssey | Cosmic Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #2 for Cosmic Encounter | #4 for Cosmic Encounter |
| What it adds | A campaign mode, 30 aliens plus 12 alternate-timeline aliens, Lux, Moons, Tech, Hazards, Rewards, Stations, Age/Evolution/Envoy cards and Team Cosmic rules. | 20 new aliens, a black sixth/seventh player color, a Hazard deck and Cosmic Quakes. |
| What it fixes | Packs most earlier expansion modules in one box, with many Green Alert aliens for newcomers. | Adds a seventh player slot with Incursion and a random-hazard variant. |
| Type | Big box | Expansion |
| Players | 3–5 players | 3–6 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Best for experienced groups | Fine for any group |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $60–$100 | $20–$40 |
| More | Cosmic Odyssey details | Cosmic Conflict details |