Rising Storm: The Starborne

Somewhere far away among the stars, different peoples are fighting for power. In Rising Storm: The Starborne you step into the role of a government and use all your strength to win. You earn points by winning challenges, capturing enemy cards and collecting credits. Every choice you make can tip the balance. What makes this card game so special is the way you build your hand. At the start of each round you carefully pick cards, which you keep in your hand right away. Cards you do not use may be carried over to the next rounds. That way you are always thinking a few steps ahead. For each challenge you play four cards. Usually the strongest card wins, but there are plenty of exceptions that turn everything upside down. You will meet all kinds of colourful characters: assassins, diplomats, mechs, traders, envoys, sappers and spies. Soldiers combine their strength, diplomats hold armies back, and cards can be captured or taken out. A full game consists of three challenges and is played in about forty minutes. Perfect for an evening around the table with two to four players.