Perry Rhodan: The Cosmic League
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2007
About the game
Set in the classic Perry Rhodan space-opera universe, The Cosmic League casts two players as rival traders shuttling goods and passengers between six planets. You'll invest in cargo space, transmitters, and faster drives to streamline your trade routes while racing to reach a target of 70 victory points. Part of the Kosmos two-player series, it channels the same pick-up-and-deliver spirit as Merchant of Venus in a tight, fast-playing package. As goods are matched and removed from the game, the available trade routes slowly tighten, adding mounting pressure to every decision.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team sees this as a solid, under-the-radar two-player trading game - quick to play but with enough hand-management tension to reward planning ahead. Its niche licensed theme means it won't be for everyone, but fans of tight pick-up-and-deliver duels should take note.
What we like
- Tight, fast-playing pick-up-and-deliver duel for two.
- Shrinking goods pool adds rising tension as the game progresses.
- Simple rules with meaningful investment decisions.
- Distinctive space-opera theme for licensed-game fans.
Keep in mind
- Niche Perry Rhodan license may be unfamiliar to many players outside Germany.
- Limited to exactly two players.
- Long out of print, making it hard to find.
Who it's for
Good for two-player game nights among fans of light economic and pick-up-and-deliver games aged 10+.
