
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,106
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Famiglia
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for IT Startup: Corrupted data
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IT Startup: Corrupted data is an expansion for IT Startup released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 10–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mateusz Kupilas and its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
IT Startup - Dirty Tenders introduces 32 new, unique cards. It is self-playable for 2 players, and when combined with the base increases the maximum number of players from 4 to 6. Extends the game with a new employee mode: Project Manager. It also introduces a new game mode: building your own deck. —description from the designer (translated) Samodzielny dodatek IT Startup - Brudne Przetargi wprowadza 32 nowe, unikalne karty. Jest samodzielnie grywalny dla 2 graczy, a po połączeniu z podstawką zwiększa maksymalną liczbę graczy z 4 do 6. Rozszerza grę o nowy tryb pracowników: Project Manager. Wprowadza również nowy tryb gry: budowanie własnej talii. —description from the designer
IT Startup: Corrupted data supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for IT Startup: Corrupted data is 10–60 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 IT Startup: Corrupted data for ages 14 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.
IT Startup: Corrupted data belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 IT Startup: Corrupted data are: Mateusz Kupilas. 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 IT Startup: Corrupted data as an expansion for IT Startup. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need IT Startup to use it. Check that your edition of IT Startup is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.