ABG All Board Games
Start Player box art

Start Player

Players

2-99

Time

?-?

Age

14+

Weight

1

Rating

6.36

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.2

Low interaction

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 4.2

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

The game Start Player has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh and different experience each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging gameplay experience.

Luck profile

The game Start Player has a moderate level of randomness impact, with random elements playing a notable but not exclusive role in determining the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, Start Player is a game that relies more on player decisions and strategy rather than luck.

Overview

Game description from the publisher: By our detailed calculations, more than 2.5 million additional games could be played each year if you took less time picking a start player. Start Player solves this problem: Just turn over a card and you'll know who the start player is. Maybe it's as simple as identifying the tallest player, or the player with the most unbuttoned buttons. It's the most comprehensive system ever devised for choosing who starts a game.

Editions

Edition Year Language Publisher / Region
No editions imported yet.

Files

No files imported yet.

Credits

Designers

1
Ted Alspach

Artists

2
Ted Alspach Sebastian Wagner

Publishers

4
BeWitched Spiele DV Games Filosofia Éditions Z-Man Games