Starleap is a thrilling intergalactic competition featuring spacefaring creatures in an esteemed event hosted by King Wa of planet Amphibia. Players take charge of a trio of frogs, each team racing back to their home planet in pursuit of victory. Success is determined by earning the highest score, achieved by collecting bugs during the journey and finishing ahead of rival players.
Each player begins the game with an identical set of movement cards, one interrupt card, and a special card unique to their team. Turns involve playing a movement card to advance the frogs along the race path, leaping over spaces occupied by other frogs. Landing on specific spaces activates their effects, such as rockets for additional movement, portals for teleportation, stars for drawing powerful boost cards, asteroids for gaining bugs, and planets for unlocking one of five permanent upgrades. Timing plays a critical role, as the interrupt card enables players to move strategically during another player’s turn, leveraging positions to their advantage.
Played cards remain in front of the player and cannot be reused until the player gathers them back by finishing their turn with no cards left in hand. The race concludes once a player successfully gets all three frogs to their home planet. Frog positions influence scoring, with points deducted for frogs lagging behind. The player with the highest total points claims victory.
The game’s strategic depth and dynamic gameplay create an exciting race to navigate obstacles, plan movements, and capitalize on opportunities, ensuring Starleap delivers a captivating experience for all participants.