Office Dog2025David Gordon (I) & TAM
Crafting the Cosmos
- Ships from Hudsonville, MI. Free in-store pickup.
- Returns within 7 days in original packaging.
Is it for your table?
Plays 2 to 4 players.
A full game night, start to finish.
Some meaty decisions. Best with players who game regularly. (2.9 / 5 on BGG)
Recommended for teens and adults.
About the game
Crafting the Cosmos is a card game from Office Dog, designed by David Gordon (I) and TAM (2025). It plays 2–4 players in 60–90 minutes, for ages 14+. BoardGameGeek players rate it 7.0 out of 10 and call it medium (2.9 / 5 weight).
In Crafting the Cosmos, you are interstellar architects, competing to build the galaxy – one star at a time. Manipulate the laws of the universe to your advantage, shifting gravity or the flow of time to activate useful Power Cards, and even spawn Advanced Life that can earn you extra victory points at the end of the game. Use your resources wisely as you craft your cosmic creation.
- BUILD THE UNIVERSE: Become an interstellar architect and compete to craft the cosmos, manipulating the laws of the universe to construct stars, spawn life, and earn victory points!
- SCIENCE-INSPIRED STRATEGY: Rooted in real scientific concepts, players will manage resources and shift gravity and time to gain powerful abilities and unlock new gameplay strategies.
- STUNNING COMPONENTS: Includes 78 two-tone plastic stars, 50 life tokens, 32 unique power cards, energy marbles, dual-layer player boards, and more—designed for an immersive experience.
- GREAT FOR FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Perfect for 2-4 players, this strategy board game offers an exciting 60-90 minute gameplay experience, ideal for family game nights or sci-fi fans.
- QUICK SETUP, DEEP GAMEPLAY: The ready-to-play center console makes setup a breeze, while the game’s complex resource management and strategic depth will keep players engaged for hours.
Contents:
- 78 gorgeous two-tone plastic stars with UV printing
- 50 double-sided plastic life tokens
- 32 unique power cards
- 1 custom organizer tray
- 8 energy marbles
- 4 dual-layer player boards
- 16 universal goal cards
- 60 energy cards
- 54 unique nebula tiles
- 15 time crystal tokens
- 12 power domes
- 24 advanced life tokens and more.
Details
- Designers
- David Gordon (I)TAM
- Publisher
- Office Dog
- Mechanics
- Automatic Resource GrowthContractsEnd Game BonusesIncomeMap AdditionMovement PointsRondelTagsTile PlacementTrack Movement
- Published
- 2025
- SKU
- ODOR03EN
Ratings, player counts, play time and weight are from BoardGameGeek.
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