Table feel
Star Trader has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently be aware of and react to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Star Trader
Players
2-6
Time
?-?
Age
12+
Weight
3.67
Rating
7.24
Fit
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.2
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Star Trader offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. The game scales well with different player counts and has a moderate learning curve. With a final replayability score of 7.9, Star Trader provides a fresh and engaging experience with room for improvement and multiple paths to victory.
Luck profile
Star Trader has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning, luck still plays a significant role. The game outcome is primarily determined by a balanced mix of luck and strategy.
Overview
Ares Magazine #12. Star Trader is a game of interstellar economics set in the 24th Century. Each of up to 6 players is master of a fleet of star faring trade vessels, competing with opponents to increase his own profits at the expense of the other players. [This game can be used in conjunction with the RPG Universe, also by SPI]
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Credits
Designers
1
Nick Karp
Artists
2
Redmond A. Simonsen
Timothy Truman
Publishers
3
Encore
SharpSharkGames
SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
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