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Start Player

BeWitched Spiele, DV Games, Filosofia Éditions · Board game · 2008
— Ludopedia
6.3 BoardGameGeek
2–99 · best 2, 3, 4, 5
1 min
Weight 1.0/5
Year 2008
Minimum age 14+
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— rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Start Player is that simple little thing every gaming group should have. If you're tired of endless debates over who starts, this game settles it with fun and in seconds. It's light, fun, and works even with non-gamers. Just don't expect depth — the charm here is simplicity.

Highlights
  • Quick and hilarious
  • Works with any group
  • Cuts the setup time
Keep in mind
  • Zero strategy or challenge
  • Repetitive after many plays
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Start Player is the ultimate solution to the classic 'who goes first?' debate that always takes longer than it should. With a deck full of hilarious and random criteria — like 'who has the most unbuttoned buttons' or 'who is the tallest' — you settle the issue in seconds. It's perfect for anyone who's wasted too much time arguing over who starts and just wants to get the game going. The game is super quick (literally 1 minute) and works with any number of players, from 2 to a crowd. Ideal for laid-back groups who enjoy lighthearted fun and want to speed up the game setup.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–99 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Open Drafting

Categories

Card Game Comic Book / Strip Humor Party Game

Families

Theme: Boardgaming
Publisher BeWitched Spiele, DV Games, Filosofia Éditions, Z-Man Games
Designer Ted Alspach
Artist Sebastian Wagner, Ted Alspach

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

2,000owners
136wishlist
26want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
2 to 99 players — yes, it works even with crowds!
How long does it take?
1 minute, literally. It's just to decide who starts the game.
Do you need another game to use it?
No, but it's meant to be used before other games to speed up choosing the first player.
Is it hard to learn?
There's nothing to learn: you just draw a card and follow the criterion on it.
Is it worth it for solo players?
No, unless you want to decide by yourself who starts a solo game (which doesn't make much sense).

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