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Cosmic Encounter Original Version from Eon - with Tom Vasel

Cosmic Encounter Original Version from Eon - with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at the original version of Cosmic Encounter!

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Cosmic Encounter

Published by:
West End Games, Tsukuda Hobby, Grow Jogos e Brinquedos, Games Workshop Ltd., Descartes Editeur, ASS Altenburger Spielkarten, Alga, Eon
Designed by:
Peter Olotka, Bill Norton, Jack Kittredge, Bill Eberle
Year Published:
1977
Recommended Ages:
12
Board Game Category
Bluffing, Negotiation, Science Fiction
Players:
2 - 6

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