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Kragmortha
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Star System
2007
Rules assistance for Star System
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Star System
For 2 players
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Star System is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Walter Obert and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
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About the game
At the beginning of the last century, in the USA some brave enterpriser's foresee the possible economic developments of the invention of the Lumière brothers and founded the first production companies. In a short time their studios became the source of dreams that every American could believe. Initially the actors came from theater, but soon the cinema started to count upon stars more and more famous, liked by the public, able to ensure the success of the movies just with their presence. A deduction game for 2 players. Some actors (and actresses) are dealt to both players, while the rest are kept face down on the table. You try to guess which actors (and actresses) are in the hand of your opponent (i.e. compose her cast). To do so, there are several actions available: each player can choose only one per turn and those not chosen are still implemented in a sort of "neutral" way (helping both players).
Questions and answers
Star System supports 2 players 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 Star System is 30 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 Star System for ages 9 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 System has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 System belongs to these categories: Card Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. 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 Star System are: Walter Obert. 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 System 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.