Four round game coasters with different color schemes labeled "Cosmic Coasters" alongside instructions on how to use them for a game about teleportation combat.
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Cosmic Coasters (2000)

ByMichail

Cosmic Coasters

Cosmic Coasters is a board game designed by Andrew Looney and published by Looney Labs. It was released in 2001 and won the Origins Award for Best Abstract Board Game in 2002. The game is designed for two players aged 8 and up and has a playing time of 10-20 minutes.

Why is Cosmic Coasters Popular?

Cosmic Coasters is a popular game due to its unique Gameplay Mechanics of Cosmic Coasters and quick playing time. It is a game of interplanetary invasion where players use fleets of seven coins on the moons of Jupiter. The game is easy to learn and quick to play, making it a great option for casual gamers or those looking for a quick game to play.

Game Components of Cosmic Coasters

– 14 coasters (7 for each player)
– 7 coins (different colors for each player)

Game Setup of Cosmic Coasters

Each player takes 7 coasters and 7 coins of their color. The coasters are placed in a line between the players, with the “Jupiter” coaster in the center. Each player places their coins on their coasters.

Gameplay Mechanics of Cosmic Coasters

– Players take turns moving one of their coins to an adjacent coaster.
– If a player moves a coin onto a coaster with an opponent’s coin, they capture that coin.
– The game ends when one player captures all of their opponent’s coins or when a player cannot make a legal move.

Game Objective of Cosmic Coasters

The objective of Cosmic Coasters is to capture all of your opponent’s coins or to have more coins than your opponent when the game ends.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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