# Stella Quest

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #11497
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 25 min
- **Weight**: 2.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Beomhee Kim
- **Artists**: Doming
- **Publishers**: Korea Boardgames, CrowD Games, Engames, Game Harbor
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Set Collection, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick games with a cosmic suspense twist, Stella Quest will delight you.Risk and reward in every trickSleek hand managementAstronomy and psychology themesShort, dynamic playRisk of losing lightsCompetition for limited emotionsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Stella Quest is a card game that blends trick-taking strategy with the tension of collecting human emotions without attracting the attention of the dreaded Black Star. Each game starts with five lights, representing players’ lives, and the goal is to gather the six distinct emotions—happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust—before the Black Star catches up. To win an emotion, you must take a trick, but each win draws the villain’s eye: if the Black Star is watching, it consumes a light. Thus, players must balance the desire to win with the need to stay low-key, creating a risk‑reward dynamic that keeps everyone on edge. The deck is simple, but the hand‑management mechanic forces you to decide when to play each card to maximize your chances of winning tricks without wasting opportunities. The game is short, with 25‑minute sessions, and works well for 2‑4 players, making it perfect for those who enjoy quick, engaging games with a touch of cosmic suspense. If you love astronomy and psychology themes, Stella Quest will immerse you in an experience that mixes the stars’ glow with the complexity of human emotions, all in a compact and fun package.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Stella Quest?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### What is the approximate duration of a game?
Each session lasts about 25 minutes.

### What is the game’s complexity level?
The mechanics are simple yet require strategic risk‑reward decisions.

### What components come with the game?
The game includes a deck of cards, light tokens, and a rulebook.

### Who is Stella Quest best suited for?
It’s great for players who enjoy quick trick‑taking games with astronomy and psychology themes.

### How does the trick‑taking mechanic work?
Players compete to win each round; the winner takes the cards and earns an emotion.

### What happens if the Black Star watches me?
It consumes a light, reducing your life by one unit.

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