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1982BGG rank #6,629

Star Trader

by Nick Karp · Encore

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Players2–6
Time180m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age12+

About the game

What is 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. [This game can be used in conjunction with the RPG Universe, also by SPI]

How it plays

Mechanics

Commodity SpeculationTrading

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicScience Fiction

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