- BGG rank
- BGG #5,681
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Start Player
- 2–99 players
- 1 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,298
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game
2006
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- 2–999 players
- 1 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game
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Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game is a board game released in 2006 for 2–999 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach.
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About the game
Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game is "The definitive method for determining the Start Player for your next game." Each card has a specific attribute on it; to play, a card is flipped and read; the Start Player is determined instantly. Criteria includes things such as who the tallest player is, who has the most buttons, or even the last player to listen to live music. There's even a built-in tiebreaker system in the unlikely event of a tie. There's a complete game in every deck of Start Player cards too, which can be played by any number of players. And the Start Player cards can be used to determine more than just who goes first; you can use them to choose who gets to pick the next game, who has to order pizza, or who has to clean up the game you just played. Each card features a unique comic panel with Ted Alspach's Board 2 Pieces characters as they discuss either the card criteria or other related gaming issues. The Starter Deck contains 42 cards, including a mix of uncommon and common cards, and at least one rare card. Booster Packs of 13 cards are being sold as well. Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game is out of print. Start Player was announced by daVinci Games and Z-Man Games in August 2008, with expected publication at or around Essen Spiel 2008. It contains a set of 54 cards (no variation between decks), rules and a Start Player character meeple. Start Player Card List Re-implemented by: Start Player
Designers
Publishers
- Bézier Games
- BeWitched Spiele
Questions and answers
Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game supports 2–999 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 Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game is 1 minute. 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 Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game for ages 6 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.
Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Comic Book / Strip. 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 Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game are: Ted Alspach. 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 Start Player: A Kinda Collectible Card Game 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.