Cosmoctopus
2023Henry Audubon
- Videos
- 62
- Creators
- 56
Mainly reviews. Cosmoctopus is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 26 reviews, 10 how-to-play guides, 8 recorded sessions, 11 unboxings, and 7 other videos.
1 - 4 players
60 - 90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
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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Which Cosmoctopus video should I watch?
Cosmoctopus has 62 videos from 56 creators: 26 reviews, 10 how-to-play guides, 8 playthroughs, 11 unboxings and 7 other videos. They date from 2022 to December 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "Cosmoctopus - How to Play" by Before You Play, which runs 11 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Cosmoctopus Review: Cult of the Goo" by The Dice Tower. 26 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Cosmoctopus | A Rahdo Runthrough by Ruel" by Rahdo Runs Through, one of 8 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Parks, Trails, Defenders of the Wild and FLOE, also by Henry Audubon. It appears in convention videos from Gen Con 2023.
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About Cosmoctopus
From BoardGameGeek:
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
Designer
Henry Audubon
Artist
George Doutsiopoulos
Publisher
Paper Fort Games
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