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Base game

Cosmoctopus

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Published
2023
Players
1–4
Play time
60–90 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
AdventureFantasyHorror
Mechanics:
Co-operativeHand managementDrafting

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Co-operative: Everyone wins or loses together against the game.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
Full publisher description

Welcome, devotees! The celestial gaze of the Great Inky One falls upon you; do you have what it takes to be the most dedicated follower? Cosmoctopus is an engine-building, tentacle-gathering board game for 1 to 4 devotees. Guide Cosmoctopus through the Inky Realm, a flexible configuration of tiles, to gather resources and obtain powerful cards that represent relics, scripture, hallucinations and constellations. Harness the power of these bizarre objects and experiences, craft potent card combinations and be the first to gain 8 tentacles to win! Your turns are simple; the game s excitement and depth lie in working out how best to use an ever-powerful hand of cards. Unlike some other engine-builders, you ll be straight into the fun, upgrading your engine from turn one. With variable setup, easy ways to alter difficulty and optional solo and co-operative modes, Cosmoctopus offers a versatile tabletop experience, whatever your gaming tastes. description from the publisher

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