Startups
3–7 players • Oink Games • 2017
- Publisher
- Oink Games
- First published
- 2017
- Players
- 3–7 players
How it plays
Startups plays 3–7 players.
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Where it came from
Startups was published by the Japanese studio Oink Games in 2017, emerging from their philosophy of creating compact, aesthetically minimalist tabletop experiences that fit into small, portable boxes. The game was designed by Jun Sasaki, the founder of Oink Games, who sought to distill the complex mechanics of corporate investment and market speculation into a streamlined, high-stakes card game suitable for quick play sessions.
The game is characterized by its clean graphic design, which features bold typography and distinct color-coding for the six different companies players can invest in. This functional, stripped-back visual style is a signature of the Oink Games catalog, intended to make the game accessible to casual players while maintaining the depth required for strategic maneuvering. It has been well-received within the board gaming community for its tight balance and the psychological tension created by its unique 'anti-set collection' mechanics.
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Who publishes Startups?
Startups is published by Oink Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2017.
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