Star Trek: Star Realms Core Set

UVS Games, Wise Wizard Games · Board game · 2024
8.9 Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 2–4 · best 2 20 min Weight 1.8/5
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8.9 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love Star Trek and deck‑building, you’ll enjoy the fast combat and immersive theme.

Highlights
  • Quick space combat
  • Expansion‑compatible
  • Easy learning curve
Keep in mind
  • Limited to 4 players
  • Simple components
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Star Trek™: Star Realms® brings the classic deck‑building experience to the beloved sci‑fi franchise. Each player starts with a tiny personal deck representing their initial fleet, featuring Romulan, Klingon, Dominion and Federation ships. On your turn you play cards to generate Trade (to buy new ships and locations), Combat (to attack opponents or their sites) and Authority, which acts as your health. The goal is straightforward: bring your opponent’s Authority down to zero. The game supports 2‑4 players, offering head‑to‑head and cooperative modes, and it is fully compatible with other Star Realms expansions, letting you mix cards from different sets. The Delayed Purchase mechanic means bought cards enter your deck for later use, encouraging long‑term planning. Games run about 20 minutes and have a gentle learning curve, perfect for deck‑building newcomers while still rewarding veterans who enjoy space combat strategy. Components include well‑illustrated cards, authority tokens, and a concise rule sheet. In short, Star Trek: Star Realms blends the familiar Trek universe with smooth deck‑building, delivering intense, replayable bouts.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Category: Two-Player Fighting Games Game: Star Realms TV Shows: Star Trek (various) Versions & Editions: Versions with IP after the original release
Publisher UVS Games, Wise Wizard Games
Designer Darwin Kastle

Community

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258wishlist
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, with solo, versus and cooperative modes.
How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes, depending on player count.
What is the game’s complexity?
Light (BGG weight 1.8/5); simple rules and straightforward mechanics.
What components are included?
Ship and location cards, Authority tokens, Trade markers, and a rule sheet.
Do I need expansions to play?
No, the Core Set is self‑contained, though you can mix in other Star Realms sets for extra variety.

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