Cosmic spore is a competitive sci-fi-themed boardgame about harvesting resources on a spore-infected planet and, by doing so, winning the game.
How well the game fits with the theme and goal of the jam
We can clearly say that the game fist 100% the theme and goals of the jam.
How strongly maps are integrated into the game’s design
The planet’s hemispheres, which represent the two rounds of the game and are made by 27 cards each, are the basic and
How elegant the game’s design is
We greatly appreciated the short but clear and essential rulebook.
How captivating the tone, feel and style of the game are
The color of Cosmic Spores is quite captivating. Obviously it’s not fundamental for a boardgame experience but it makes for a great visual presentation if the author is up to refine it.
How easy to understand and use the game’s rules are
The game is streamlined, easy to understand with all the handouts at hand.
Conclusions
We would love to see this game developed to a further stage. As occasional boardgames we cannot quite grasp the quality and the potential of Cosmic Spores but we found it quite enjoyable and that’s enough for us. We can’t wait to try it out in the near future!
Good luck with the jam!
Kobold In a Box