Best $11 bucks you'll spend. Game Play Quality Price Value

Easy to play. Quick to teach. Games are quick. Highly portable. Strategic with some luck. Complete 2-player game in base set (add Colony Wars to get 4-player while also getting new cards, as that is a standalone game). Fantastic deck builder at a super low cost ($10, but even $15 is a great deal). Addons are not necessary at all, but do add flavor. Theme is pasted on, which in my case is a good thing (my wife doesn't care for sci-fi much, but loves this game). We like Star Realms over Hero Realms, but both are great. There's no reason not to own this unless you hate deck builders. Game Play Quality Price Value

My fiance and I were looking for some new games to play with one another. I came across this game and decided to place an order. This turned out to be a fantastic purchase! We're currently addicted to this game and play it often. We've even gotten our friends hooked on it as well. You get a lot of value in a very low cost package and no two games feel the same. My only complaint would be the durability of the box the cards themselves come in so I would highly recommend purchasing a deck box and sleeves as you will want to bring this game out on a fairly regular basis. Five stars! Game Play Quality Price Value

Star Realms is a great 2-player deck-building game. It takes familiar concepts from other deck-building games (such as Legendary), but gives them a new theme (two space armadas dueling against one another). The thing that makes this game unique is that each player uses attack power to directly do damage to their opponent. Each player has 50 hit points (called "authority"). The first player to get down to zero authority loses. Throughout the game, players take turns buying new ships through "trade" (the currency in the game, indicated by a marker on the cards) and attacking each other. There are four 'factions' on the cards, and playing the same types of cards can trigger additional abilities. The symbology is extremely straightforward, and the cards have very details directions on them for any abilities they might possess.

To be frank, the theme is pasted on. This can be seen by the fact that Hero Realms was created a few years after Star Realms. It is essentially the same game, but with a fantasy theme. However, the theme really does not matter in this game. You are simply trying to out-maneuver your opponent, and build a more formidable armada. Matching factions can be helpful. Choices do matter, such as whether to take multiple low-cost cards or a single high-cost card on a turn. Also, anyone has a chance to win this game. I game quite frequently. I play a lot of games with my spouse, but my spouse is not really a "gamer." However, only just recently did I finally win a game of Star Realms against my spouse. We must have played 20 times before I won. The reason my wife kept winning was because her strategy was much better than mine! I had to adjust, pick different cards than I would normally be inclined to pick, and I finally won!

This game is super short. It usually does not last longer than 20 minutes. It is fun, but light-hearted, and even when you lose, you say, "I'm gonna get you next time!" and you want to try again. For $10, this game is a steal. If you want to introduce someone to deck-builders, this is the game to do it with. Even if you're on the fence about buying it or not, buy it. You'll only be out a few bucks if you end up not liking it a lot. Game Play Quality Price Value

This is the perfect jumping off point if you want to get into deck building games. All you need it this box and two players. The rules are very easy to learn. After playing Star Realms for a few months I have found that I love love love deck building games. I have since purchased all the Star Realms expansions, Dominion, Legendary: Marvel, and Thunderstone Advance. I would also suggest getting some sleeves for your cards as you will be playing this a lot and will want to protect you deck and keep it looking fresh! Game Play Quality Price Value

Game Play: Absolute perfection. This game isn't so original, but get the best of deck building games and make it work smooth. Pure entertaining.



Quality: Normal, good pictures, but the box, if you go to sleeves, burn the box, isn't work.



Price: Really worth it, for $10 you gonna play thousands of times.



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Had the app on my phone, it was pretty fun. The mechanics are simple and there aren't too many things to bog the game down besides the authority cards and long draw chains. Game Play Quality Price Value

First and foremost...WOW. I have been a MTG player for nearly 20 years and am done with the CCG aspect of deck builders. Star Realms is a huge value for the price and offers everything you need in one box. Yes there are expansions, but you don't really need them. LOVE! Game Play Quality Price Value

This game is worth so much more then $10. This is my favorite deck builder of all time and is extremely fun. No two games ever feel the same as each match your deck will take on a drastically different personality.



I have played this game tons and it still is not old, the equally inexpensive expansions add alot of twists to the game also.



If you have even the slightest interest in deck building games then you need to give star realms a shot. Game Play Quality Price Value

You don't even really need a reason to get this. If you're even considering adding another two player game, this one is a shoe in.



I play this game exclusively with my wife, so that we can grow in our understanding of the strategy together. I think I should play a few on my own though, because she has been kicking my butt lately. Its got a great spot in our collection for several reasons. 1) We don't often have time for a lengthy game. Even an hour can be too much when we are tired. This game can be played in 30 minutes or less, and often times under 20. 2) We can actually set this game up on a tv tray between us and play it on the couch. Its got a reasonably small footprint, so we don't have to sit in a dining room chair. 3) Its fun as heck. Im not even sure what exactly it is. Its just excellent, for unexpected reasons.



Its a pretty simple deck building game with 4 factions that all have a group of powers associated with them. Each person starts the game with 50 hit points, and you just have to get your opponent down to 0. Interestingly enough, we don't often do well with direct conflict in our games. For some reason though, this one is ok. Maybe its that its the core of the game. Ive got to attack, its not just one of several options.



It comes in a tuck box, which is kind of a bummer. I imagine it saves production cost though, so its still a win. I think I tear the box a bit more each time I open it, but its still fine. Eventually, I'll break down and buy an actual deck box, but if you don't care then the tuck box does just fine.



If you're making an order, just toss this one in with everything else. Its excellent, deep, and engaging. For under 10 bucks, its a great value. Game Play Quality Price Value

If you played a deck building game before, you'll be able to play Star Realms right away. If this is your first deck building game, you're in for a treat! It's easy to learn how to play, it's tons of fun and nothing can beat that low price.



If you played something like Dominion before, the main difference with Star Realms is that instead of having the same kingdom throughout the game, the market changes in Star Realms (you always have 6 cards out and you replenish the market when one of the cards is bought).



It also has factions, which means that you can stack up bonuses if you play cards of the same factions. And stations, which means you have to destroy the station before you can attack the player.



All in all, an amazing little game. Game Play Quality Price Value

You cannot get a better game for $10. Combine the price with the portability and quality and you have a real winner. I have played this game a couple of hundred times in physical form and iOS and I am still not sick of it. Few games are even similar let alone the same. I have never played with more than 2, and don't know if I ever will. I like the many expansions, but base game is so solid, it really stands on it's own. Although I still give 4 stars for quality, I wish the cards were made of a higher end material, even if it cost twice as much. The cards really need to be shuffled, so it would be nice. Also, keeping track of health (Authority) is a little cumbersome with the cards. Game Play Quality Price Value

Great game. Fast, fun, most decisions are obvious, but it has just the right amount of decision making.

The illustrations are quite nice too look at, if a bit dark. The different factions and their unique abilities make it possible to play a focused deck, but it is not necessary. Random distribution means of cards that there is no killer combo strategy, which makes for an interesting change of pace. I find this to be right in between Ascension, which is much more chaotic, and Dominion, which is muss less chaotic.

In only a few weeks of time, this became one of my most played games ever. Game Play Quality Price Value