Starter pack
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A starter pack is a sealed package of cards or figurines, designed to serve as the beginning of a collection, in collectible card game
s and collectible miniature wargames
.
Starter packs usually contain a fairly large number of items. In some cases these items are randomly selected, while in others they are pre-determined, or often some combination of the two. In almost all cases, they are designed to provide a set of cards or figurines that is sufficient for a new player to play a game according to the rules, if not necessarily with a high probability of winning. Some starter packs are sets meant for two players, so that a single set can be used instead of each player supplying his or her own.
In general, starters include rulebooks for their games, as well as other accessories required to play (e.g. counters
or playmats). The starter packaging for card games typically includes a box of some type, so that the cards can be carried without need for additional card storage.
Starter packs are generally priced to serve as small gifts, with prices comparable to compact disc
s.
Starter packs are complemented by their smaller, cheaper counterparts, booster pack
s.
Collectible card game
thumb|Players and their decksA collectible card game , also called a trading card game or customizable card game, is a game played using specially designed sets of playing cards...
s and collectible miniature wargames
Miniature wargaming
Miniature wargaming is a form of wargaming that incorporates miniature figures, miniature armor and modeled terrain as the main components of play...
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Starter packs usually contain a fairly large number of items. In some cases these items are randomly selected, while in others they are pre-determined, or often some combination of the two. In almost all cases, they are designed to provide a set of cards or figurines that is sufficient for a new player to play a game according to the rules, if not necessarily with a high probability of winning. Some starter packs are sets meant for two players, so that a single set can be used instead of each player supplying his or her own.
In general, starters include rulebooks for their games, as well as other accessories required to play (e.g. counters
Counter (board wargames)
Boardgame counters are usually small cardboard squares moved around on the map of a wargame to represent armies, military units or individual military personnel. The first modern mass-market wargame, based on cardboard counters and hex-board maps, was Tactics, invented by Charles S. Roberts in 1952...
or playmats). The starter packaging for card games typically includes a box of some type, so that the cards can be carried without need for additional card storage.
Starter packs are generally priced to serve as small gifts, with prices comparable to compact disc
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
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Starter packs are complemented by their smaller, cheaper counterparts, booster pack
Booster pack
In collectible card games and collectible miniature wargames, a booster pack is a sealed package of cards or figurines, designed to add to a player's collection....
s.