Starturn

What to Expect

In Starturn, players use two decks, red and black. The black deck forms a face-down 'Store' from which cards are revealed and played in ascending order from 1 upwards. The objective is to complete a set of 15 cards and use all your Store cards. Primarily for two players, there are rules for three or four players playing in partnerships.

Who Is This Game For?

Starturn appeals to fans of classic card games with simple mechanics like Hand Management and Set Collection. It suits casual and family players interested in historical games. No official playtime is given, so flexibility is advised.

How It Works

Each player receives half of the black cards as a face-down Store and five red hand cards. The top Store card determines the next number to play. Players lay down cards in numerical order from 1 to 15, managing their hand to collect sets and clear all Store cards. Variants exist for three or four players in partnerships.

What Makes It Special

Designed by William Henry Storey in 1935, Starturn is a historical card game combining Hand Management and Set Collection. It is not part of a series and has no known awards. Its unique use of two decks with distinct roles defines its gameplay.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game uses two decks differentiated by red and black colors without a specific theme or narrative. It is a classic card game without setting immersion.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on managing your hand carefully and tracking the order of cards in your Store.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Starturn is interesting for players who enjoy historical card games with straightforward mechanics. Best for two players with options up to four. Due to lack of modern components and timing info, it fits more experienced card players.