# Star Realms

Star Realms is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 20 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. It is rated 7.2 out of 10 by 163 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $17.92 (United States).

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 20 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 1.9 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2014
- **Categories:** Card Game, Fighting, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics:** Multi-Use Cards, Delayed Purchase, Variable Set-up, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Tags, Income, Set Collection, Open Drafting, Hand Management, Take That, Player Elimination
- **Ludoya rating:** 7.2 out of 10, from 163 reviews
- **Owned by:** 323 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 3,404
- **Unique players:** 538

**Designers:** Robert Dougherty, Darwin Kastle

**Artists:** Cody Jones, Randy Delven, Andres Martinez, Vito Gesualdi, Graphics Manufacture, Kalissa Fitzgerald

**Publishers:** Wise Wizard Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamers Guild AZ | 17.92 $ | https://gamersguildaz.com/products/star-realms |
| Cardhaus Games | 22.99 $ | https://www.cardhaus.com/star-realms-10th-anniversary/ |
| 401 Games | 19.95 $ | https://store.401games.ca/products/star-realms |
| World of Board Games | 75 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/bedroom-battle-naughty-winter-nights-exp |
| Homoludicus Granollers | 15 € | https://homoludicus-granollers.org/star-realms |
| Good Games | 24.95 $ | https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/star-realms-deckbuilding-game |
| Spelexperten | 175 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/kortspel/star-realms.html |
| Ludifolie | 15.9 € | https://www.ludifolie.com/3215-star-realms.html |
| Game Ninja | 179 kr | https://www.gameninja.no/produkt/star-realms/ |
| Hyggeonkel | 129.95 kr | https://www.hyggeonkel.dk/produkt/star-realms |
| Zatu Games | 14.99 £ | https://zatu.com/products/star-realms |
| Fantasiapelit | 21.1 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_154479 |

## Expansions

- [Star Realms: Gambit Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-gambit-set)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Bases & Battleships](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-bases-and-battleships)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-heroes)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Events](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-events)
- [Star Realms: Crisis – Fleets & Fortresses](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-crisis-fleets-and-fortresses)
- [Star Realms: Cosmic Gambit Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-cosmic-gambit-set)
- [Star Realms: United – Assault](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-assault)
- [Star Realms: United – Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-heroes)
- [Star Realms: United – Command](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-command)
- [Star Realms: United – Missions](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-united-missions)
- [Star Realms: Scenarios](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-scenarios)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Alignment](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-alignment)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Alliance](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-alliance)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Unity](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-unity)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Pact](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-pact)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Coalition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-coalition)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – The Union](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-the-union)
- [Star Realms: Promo Pack I](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-promo-pack-i)
- [Star Realms: Command Deck – Lost Fleet](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-command-deck-lost-fleet)
- [Star Realms: Stellar Allies Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-stellar-allies-pack)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Invasion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-invasion)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Tech](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-tech)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-heroes)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – Requisition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-requisition)
- [Star Realms: Universal Storage Box](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-universal-storage-box)
- [Star Realms: Mercenary Garrison Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-mercenary-garrison-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Frontiers – Kickstarter Promo Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-frontiers-kickstarter-promo-pack)
- [Star Realms: Year Two Promo Cards](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-year-two-promo-cards)
- [Star Realms: High Alert – First Strike](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert-first-strike)
- [Star Realms: BGG Store Promo Set Two](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-promo-set-two)
- [Star Realms: BGG Store Promo Set One](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-bgg-store-promo-set-one)
- [Star Realms: Rescue Run Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-rescue-run-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Rise of Empire – Kickstarter Promo Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-rise-of-empire-kickstarter-promo-pack)
- [Star Realms: Seeker Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-seeker-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: The Ark Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-the-ark-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Starmarket Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-starmarket-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Security Craft Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-security-craft-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Pact Cutter Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-pact-cutter-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Battle Barge Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-battle-barge-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Rise of Empire – Locked Promo Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-rise-of-empire-promo-pack)
- [Star Realms: Tanker Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-tanker-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Merc Tower Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-tower-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Breeding Site Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-breeding-site-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Union Drone](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-union-drone)
- [Star Realms: Coalition Tower Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-coalition-tower-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Merc Battlecruiser Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-battlecruiser-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Game Day Pack (May – July)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-game-day-pack-may-july)
- [Star Realms: Fortress Oblivion Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-fortress-oblivion-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Game Day Pack (Season 2)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-game-day-pack-season-2)
- [Звёздные империи: Альянс (Star Realms: United)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/-177)
- [Star Realms: Battle Screecher Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-battle-screecher-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Federal Transport](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-federal-transport)
- [Star Realms: Disposal Bot Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-disposal-bot-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Merc Destroyer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-destroyer-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Megahauler Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-megahauler-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Stellar Ray](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-stellar-ray)
- [Star Realms: Assault Shuttle](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-assault-shuttle)
- [Star Realms: Merc Captain Garcia Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-merc-captain-garcia-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Starbase Omega Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-starbase-omega-promo-card)
- [Звёздные империи: Командиры (Star Realms: Commanders)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-commanders)
- [Star Realms: Ace of Aces](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-ace-of-aces)
- [Звёздные империи: Гамбит (Star Realms: Gambit)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-gambit)
- [Star Realms: Warlord Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-warlord-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Castle Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-castle-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Finder Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-finder-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Frontier Hawk Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-frontier-hawk-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Admiral's Tabletop Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-admirals-tabletop-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Interceptor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-interceptor-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Star Captain Starla Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-star-captain-starla-promo)
- [Star Realms: Stingray Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-stingray-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Blob Turkey Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-blob-turkey-promo-card)
- [Star Realms: Tournament Kit Season 5](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-tournament-kit-season-5)
- [Star Realms: Tournament Kit Season 3](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-tournament-kit-season-3)
- [Звёздные империи: Боевая тревога (Star Realms: High Alert)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-high-alert)
- [Star Realms: Corvette Promo Card 10th Anniversary](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms-corvette-promo-card-10th-anniversary)

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## Rules questions

### Do I have to destroy an Outpost before I can attack a player or their other Bases?

Yes. If an opponent has an Outpost in play you may not be attacked and your non-outpost Bases may not be attacked or targeted until all Outposts are destroyed (page 1).

### If I play two cards of the same faction in one turn, does the Ally ability trigger for the first card I played?

Yes. An Ally Ability is triggered as soon as you have another Ship or Base of that faction in play on your turn, and once triggered it may be used any time during your Main Phase (page 1).

### If a card tells me to scrap a card, do I get that card’s Scrap Ability?

No — scrapping a card by another effect does not give you its Scrap Ability. Only if you choose to use a card’s Scrap Ability do you remove it from play and get that ability; Explorers scrapped go to the Explorer Pile (page 1).

### If I acquire a card, can I play it immediately that turn?

No. Acquiring a card puts it directly into your discard pile and does not count as playing it, so you don’t use its abilities until you draw and play it on a later turn (page 1).

### Does unused Trade or Combat carry over to my next turn?

No. During your Discard Phase you lose any Trade remaining in your Trade Pool and any Combat remaining in your Combat Pool (page 1).

### What do I do if I need to draw but my personal deck is empty?

Draw any remaining cards in your deck, then shuffle your discard pile to form a new personal deck and continue drawing until you have drawn the required number (page 1).

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/star-realms)
- [Star Realms in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/star-realms)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147020)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._