Is this a different game than the Avalon Hill game with the same title?

Differences: The Avalon Hill version only supports up to 4 players. The Fantasy Flight version goes up to 5 in the base box (and up to 8 with expansions). The AH version has only 20 aliens, but the FFG version has 50 in the box. The AH version does not include flare cards, but the FFG has them for all 50 aliens. The FFG also comes with a variant called Technology, which is new to the game. There are also more components in the FFG version.

Does this version have different rules or components from the FFG release whose cover has only the logo and nothing else?

The answer from Ryan is talking about the original edition from the 1970s. The answer to your actual question is, the second edition (parasite cover) is almost identical to the first FFG edition (no-alien cover) although they did tweak the texts on a very small number of aliens/cards. Basically they implemented about five errata listed in their FAQ.

Isn't the retail actually $59.95 as indicated on Fatasy Flight's website?

Hello Joe,$59.95 is the publisher's suggested retail price. But, retailers are free to sell the game at any price they want (above or below that).-- Respectfully,Robert S. Solow, Ph.D.CLS GamesAtlanta's Board Game WarehouseLAND: (770) 966-8340CELL: (770) 310-2498

Recommendations for my first expansion?

we recommend Conflict and Incursion. Have fun playing this game.

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Fantasy Flight Games CE01 Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition Strategy Game

Fantasy Flight Games CE01 Cosmic Encounter 42nd Anniversary Edition Strategy Game

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🎴212 Cosmic & Flare Cards for endless strategy

👽50 Alien Sheets for unique player powers

🚀100 Plastic Ships for epic space battles

Description

🌌 Command the cosmos—where strategy meets social intrigue!

FAST TRACK FUN - Learn the game in under 10 minutes with a concise 12-page rulebook
COMMUNITY DRIVEN - Join a massive, passionate player base for ongoing support and events
DYNAMIC ALLIANCES - Forge and break alliances in real-time for high-stakes player interaction
INFINITE REPLAYABILITY - Unique alien powers ensure every game feels fresh and unpredictable
HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS - Premium plastic ships and detailed tokens elevate your gaming experience

Cosmic Encounter is a fast-learning, highly replayable strategy board game for 3+ players aged 12 and up. Featuring 100 plastic ships, 50 unique alien powers, and over 200 cards, it delivers dynamic player alliances and confrontations. With premium components and a vibrant community, it’s a must-have for millennial managers craving social, strategic gameplay.

Specifications

Amazon 売れ筋ランキング	洋書 - 256,546位 ( 洋書の売れ筋ランキングを見る ) Board Games (洋書) - 349位 Teen & Young Adult Books - 14,728位
ISBN-10	1589944968
ISBN-13	978-1589944961
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出版社	Fantasy Flight Pub Inc
商品の重量	1.76 Kilograms
寸法	7.4 x 29.6 x 29.6 cm
対象読者年齢	12 歳以上
発売日	2009/2/25
言語	イタリア語, 英語

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