description Star Realms Overview
Star Realms is a science fiction deck-building card game designed by Robert Dougherty and Darwin Kastle and first released in 2014. Players acquire ships and bases from a shared trade row, generate combat to reduce an opponent's authority, and improve their decks by combining cards from four distinct factions. Its compact format, direct player conflict, and cards that can provide either immediate effects or persistent bases make it primarily suited to competitive two-player play.
help Star Realms FAQ
How do you win a game of Star Realms?
Players buy ships and bases from a shared trade row, generate combat, and reduce the opponent's authority to zero. Trade improves your deck while combat cards let you attack the other player's authority. [Star Realms official site](https://www.starrealms.com/about-star-realms/)
Who designed Star Realms, and when was it released?
Star Realms was designed by Robert Dougherty and Darwin Kastle and first released in 2014. Both designers are known for their work in competitive and deck-building card games. [Star Realms official site](https://www.starrealms.com/about-star-realms/)
What is the difference between a ship and a base in Star Realms?
A ship normally performs its actions for the turn and then goes to the discard pile, while a base stays in play until an opponent destroys it. That makes bases useful for ongoing effects and defense. [Star Realms rules](https://www.starrealms.com/faq/)
What is the trade row used for in Star Realms?
The trade row is a shared display of ships and bases that players can buy with trade generated by cards. When a card leaves the row, it is replaced from the deck, keeping new options available throughout the game. [Star Realms official site](https://www.starrealms.com/learn-to-play/)
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