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Star Plus
2017
Rules assistance for Star Plus
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Star Plus
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Star Plus is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Park Tae Woo.
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About the game
In Star Plus, players want to rid themselves of cards, but they can't just play anything that they want. No, the cards much be played in turn from 1-12 into the center of the table, then players start with 1 again. You can play a single card that matches the number that should be played on your turn, or you can play multiple cards that sum to the number needed. If you can't play the required number, then you need to draw cards from the deck. If someone plays three or more cards at the same time — a star boom! — then the next player must play a star boom as well or else draw cards. When someone voids their hand, players tally their points for cards played.
Questions and answers
Star Plus 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 catalogue lists Star Plus for ages 7 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.
Star Plus has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Star Plus belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Star Plus and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Star Plus are: Park Tae Woo. 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 Star Plus 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.