Start Player — Prices
BeWitched Spiele, DV Games, Filosofia Éditions · Board game · 2008
2–99 · best 2, 3, 4, 5
1 min
Weight 1.0/5
Buy · from US$ 6.66
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BGG
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.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
BeWitched Spiele, DV Games, Filosofia Éditions, Z-Man Games
Designer
Ted Alspach
Artist
Sebastian Wagner, Ted Alspach
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,004owners
135wishlist
26want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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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