- BGG rating
- 7.5
Hyperstar Run: Equipment Drop
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,932
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Hyperstar Run
2025
Rules assistance for Hyperstar Run
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hyperstar Run
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Hyperstar Run is a board game released in 2025 for 1 player, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Hyperstar Run: Expansion Collection
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Hyperstar Run: Final Bosses
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Hyperstar Run: Salvage Mode
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Hyperstar Run: Trapped
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025
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About the game
You grab the well-worn controller and load your latest save. This is it: the final level. With only 4 runs left to escape the Hyperstar base and beat the game, you better get moving. Master the final level by using your button cards to get past the dangerous enemies lurking in the Hyperstar base. As you advance, you’ll be able to access more button presses and set up powerful combos that extend across multiple cards. Complete each card in the level successfully to beat the game. You’ve got four chances to finish the level, so use the knowledge gained with each run to set yourself up for the win! Select your difficulty and deal an appropriate number of random cards to create a level row with your hero card showing “1” above the leftmost level card. Create your starting hand of 3 level cards and 2 equipment cards. Flip the leftmost card in the row to start play. Advance through each successive level card by using buttons in your hand to defeat enemies. Buttons can be used by discarding cards from hand or from “pressing” buttons on previously-passed level cards by moving them down from the row. Beat either of the card’s enemies to move on to the next card. Level cards often have abilities that can be used to reveal information or allow you to manipulate the level to your advantage. Some cards also feature combo lines which can connect across multiple cards, allowing you to keep moving with only a single button usage per card. Should you fail a level card, tick off one of your hero’s runs and start again. Reset your hand by taking back your discards and unpress any buttons in the level row, and draw the first card in the row into your hand. Complete all the level cards in the row without failing 4 runs to win the game! For an extra challenge, the game includes 4 unique achievements. Earn every achievement to 100% the game!
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Questions and answers
Hyperstar Run supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Hyperstar Run is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Hyperstar Run for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Hyperstar Run has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hyperstar Run belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Hyperstar Run are: Scott Almes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Hyperstar Run as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.