Cosmos: Empires is a 2-8 player, 15-45 minute engine building card game. Jump into the galaxy, choose your strategy and build your galactic empire. Race against your friends, exploiting their economy to your advantage! Includes: 92x Cards (84 + 8 Kickstarter Exclusive Culture Card Expansion), 100x Clear Card Sleeves, 2x D4's , 4x D8's, 70x Tokens, Rulebook, Cheat Sheet Players engage in a thrilling race for dominance as they command fleets, explore new territories, and strive to build the most formidable cosmic empire. The game incorporates strategic decision-making, resource management, and tactical deployment of cards to outmaneuver opponents and secure victory. Featuring a variety of cards with unique abilities, players can employ different strategies and adapt to changing circumstances throughout the game. Negotiation is key as players form alliances or engage in political maneuvers to shape the balance of power in the cosmos, adding a diplomatic layer to the gameplay.