Star Trader

Name: Star Trader
Brand: Encore
Rating: 7.3 (319 reviews)

Encore · 1982

2–6180 min12+ yrs3.6/5 complexity7.3 BGG#6.693 BGG781Strategy

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How do you play Star Trader?

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.

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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]

game anatomy

Complexity3.6 / 5

BGG rating7.3 / 10

Vibe

Strategy

Language dependence

Moderate text — a crib sheet helps

Play time

180 min

Players

2–6

Recommended age

12+ yrs

BGG rank

#6.693

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Star Trader cost?

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Q2Where can I buy Star Trader cheapest?

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Q3How do you play Star Trader?

Star Trader is a economic game, for 2–6 players, taking ~180 minutes, featuring commodity speculation. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Star Trader — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Star Trader support?

Star Trader is played by 2–6 players.

Q5How long does a game of Star Trader take?

A game of Star Trader takes about 180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Star Trader for?

Star Trader is recommended from age 12.

Q7How complex is Star Trader?

Star Trader has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.6 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Star Trader new.

Mechanics & categories

Trading →Economic →Science Fiction →