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First Contact

First Contact

Cosmodrome Games · 2018
2–715–40 min12+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.9 BGG#2.805 BGG2,6 KParty
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An exceptional party game where imaginary ancient Egyptians are trying to overcome the language barrier with… Aliens. In each turn Aliens would draw weird symbols, trying to explain which earthly items they’d like to collect.

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An exceptional party game where imaginary ancient Egyptians are trying to overcome the language barrier with… Aliens.

In each turn Aliens would draw weird symbols, trying to explain which earthly items they’d like to collect. Puzzled Egyptians are to figure out what this could mean. On top of that, Aliens compete for being the first to grab the souvenirs and fly back home, while each human wants to be the best at learning the Alien language!

«First Contact» is perfect for associative-deductive games lovers. The unique theme adds even more fun to the game process, and every setup gives players new puzzles to solve. Incredibly good time guaranteed!

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Vibe
Party
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
15–40 min
Players
2–7
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#2.805
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Q3How do you play First Contact?
First Contact is a card game game, for 2–7 players, taking ~15–40 minutes, featuring communication limits. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about First Contact — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does First Contact support?
First Contact is played by 2–7 players.
Q5How long does a game of First Contact take?
A game of First Contact takes about 15–40 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is First Contact for?
First Contact is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is First Contact?
First Contact has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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