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Until when can I Cosmic Zap an alien power?

The designer's reasoning in a rules discussion points to this window, but he did not issue a formal ruling.

  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2011-07-22
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2011-07-22
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2011-07-25
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2011-07-22
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2011-07-25

Just after the power is used and before the first game-state change that follows. For example, zap Hacker after he picks his victim but before he goes looking for cards, and zap Citadel right after it is used and before cards are revealed. The designer worked this window out in a long discussion rather than issuing a flat ruling, so treat the exact boundary for complex powers as his reading.

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