GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Star Realms session
Our independent guide examines each documented feature of Star Realms, helping you compare free content with the base‑set upgrades. By observing how mechanics change across modes, you can decide where to focus your time and effort for the most effective deck‑building experience.
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AI Difficulty Comparison
Play the same mission at each AI difficulty after unlocking the base set. Record which cards survive higher pressure and note any shifts in optimal strategies.
- Run the tutorial first to understand the basic card acquisition and combat phases.
- Complete the six free missions before exploring paid content to establish a solid deck foundation.
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Cross‑Platform Match Test
Arrange a match with a friend on a different device (Windows vs. Android). Observe any latency or UI differences and compare how the global ranking reflects both players.
- Try higher AI difficulties after unlocking them to test new deck strategies.
- Compare the extra missions with the original six to see how enemy decks evolve.
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Mission Expansion Review
Complete the free six missions, then the nine added by the base set. Compare enemy deck composition to identify new archetypes introduced later.
- Check the global rankings after a match to gauge how your deck compares to the broader player base.
- Invite a friend on a different device to experience cross‑play and note any UI differences.
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Pass‑and‑Play vs. Online Play
Run a Pass‑and‑Play session and then an online match against the same opponent. Contrast pacing, turn visibility, and any strategic adjustments required.
- Finish the free missions first to build a reliable deck before tackling the added missions.
- Take notes on which cards succeed in each mission to inform future deck tweaks.
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Tutorial Retention Check
After finishing the tutorial, pause the game and replay the tutorial later without playing a mission. Assess how well the instructions stick and whether a quick refresher helps before higher‑difficulty games.
- Replay the tutorial after unlocking higher AI difficulty to refresh core concepts.
- Observe AI behavior at each difficulty to identify effective card combinations.
