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Star Cartel

Star Cartel

Osprey Games · 2017
3–630–60 min10+ yrs2.4/5 complexity6.4 BGGStrategy
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How do you play Star Cartel?

It's time to ditch this dingy cantina because you're ready to make it big. Welcome to the Star Cartel. The black market's a tricky business, and now that you've joined the Star Cartel, you'll need to play it smart.

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Star Cartel box art
official art · Osprey Games

It's time to ditch this dingy cantina because you're ready to make it big. Welcome to the Star Cartel.

The black market's a tricky business, and now that you've joined the Star Cartel, you'll need to play it smart. Every shipment you make will let you stash some contraband for yourself and will earn you a new ship, but with every fresh delivery the Cartel's prices change. Will you risk it all on illicit plants, plan to convey a careful mix of med-kits and energy crystals, or rush to deliver as quickly as possible to get that special ship? Don't push too hard or the price will fall faster than re-entry to atmosphere, and your hopes will fall with it.

Load your ship with available goods and once your ship is full, the goods shipped will modify their own value. Each time you deliver goods, your ship upgrades to the next highest capacity ship. In the end, the player who stashed the most luxurious goods wins.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.4 / 5
BGG rating6.4 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30–60 min
Players
3–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs

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Q1How much does Star Cartel cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Star Cartel cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Star Cartel?
Star Cartel is a card game game, for 3–6 players, taking ~30–60 minutes, featuring commodity speculation. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Star Cartel — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Star Cartel support?
Star Cartel is played by 3–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Star Cartel take?
A game of Star Cartel takes about 30–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Star Cartel for?
Star Cartel is recommended from age 10.
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