Table feel
Starbase Jeff has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to pay attention to each other's actions. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
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Starbase Jeff
Starbase Jeff is a pipe-laying game where players maximize their profits by strategically placing and building onto sections of a starbase. Whoever makes the most money by the end of a given number of rounds wins the game. Any number of rounds can be played with each round lastin...
Players
2-4
Time
30-60
Age
10+
Weight
1.54
Rating
6.17
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Starbase Jeff has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players frequently need to pay attention to each other's actions. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.6
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.1
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.5
More strategic control
Replay value
Starbase Jeff has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.
Luck profile
Starbase Jeff has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
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Starbase Jeff is a pipe-laying game where players maximize their profits by strategically placing and building onto sections of a starbase. Whoever makes the most money by the end of a given number of rounds wins the game. Any number of rounds can be played with each round lasting approximately 20 minutes. Money in the form of play money, chips, etc is required to play. The components include a set of rules and four sets of identical starbase section cards in four different colors.
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Designers
2
James Ernest
Jim Geldmacher
Artists
1
Jim Geldmacher
Publishers
1
Cheapass Games
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