AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a tabletop board game box that bears the title 'COSMIC COLONIES' across the upper portion of the cover art. The box art features an orange and purple science fiction landscape depicting an asteroid-like structure with a futuristic city silhouette, viewed by an adult and child figure in the foreground. The box bears text attributing the design to 'SCOTT ALMES' and artwork to 'TRISTAM ROSSIN', consistent with the credits for this title. In the bottom-left corner, there is a logo for 'FLOODGATE GAMES'. The sub-caption on the front reads: 'AN ORBIT-DRAFTING GAME OF BUILDING A HOME IN THE STARS'. The item appears to be factory-sealed in clear shrink wrap, which displays some light reflections and surface glints, suggesting it is in an unopened state as reported by the owner. However, without a physical inspection, the presence and condition of the internal components remain unverified. The owner identifies this as a 'brand new unopened' game, a claim that is consistent with the visible shrink wrap but cannot be independently tested through imagery alone. The box exhibits sharp corners and is stylistically consistent with modern board game production from the early 2020s.

I have examined the images of the tabletop game appearing to be ‘Cosmic Colonies.’ Based on what I can see, the item bears markings consistent with a design by Scott Almes and artwork by Tristam Rossin, published by Floodgate Games. The owner identifies this as a ‘brand new unopened’ item; while the visible shrink wrap appears intact with surface glints typical of factory sealing, I cannot verify the integrity of the seal or the presence of internal components from a photo. Provided the attribution is correct and the item is in its factory-sealed state, it occupies a market segment for modern board games with moderate demand. Market behavior for titles of this type generally suggests values in the $25 to $45 range for sealed copies, whereas an opened or used version would typically command 40-60% less. I cannot verify that this is not a high-quality reproduction or that the box has not been professionally resealed. To confirm the item’s status and value, an in-person physical inspection is required to check the gauge of the plastic wrap, the weight of the contents, and the consistency of the printing techniques against known production standards. If the item were found to be a replica or missing parts, its value would be negligible. The current estimate assumes the user’s claim of it being brand new and unopened is accurate.