Stellar Factory Strawberry Sunset: A Sweet & Simple Card Game

This game was a hit this summer! It was always in my bag because it’s so small, so it got a lot of use. It was easy to learn and the rules as written (especially the added rules for the advanced game) are easy to remember and make for a really fun game. We also found ourselves making house rules, and if you enjoy that kind of thing this game really lends itself to it. I LOVE that there’s a rule/scoring card for each player because I’m always the one asking 300x how many points something is worth. I also enjoyed that while there’s one winner (unless you adapt to play collaboratively, which was also fun and worked well) it’s not COMPETITIVE; the pace is fairly slow (although it’s a short game) and there isn’t really a feeling that you’re “stealing” cards from other players if that makes sense. It was hard to feel confident in who was winning/would win until we scored the end of each round tbh, there are so many things to score that it kind of always feels like there’s a shot it might be you. And as a (huge, to me) bonus: the illustrations are VERY cute.

This delightful little game is the size of a deck of cards so very portable for travel; fits in a pocket or a bag. The card quality is very good, with linen finish. It's a quick pretty game but still thinky. The art is charming and it looks very pretty on the table. Game play & scoring is easy to grasp & the rules are clear. The rules are actually on cards, so fit into the box as part of the deck. Very convenient. There are useful player aids too. It's an easy game to get the hang of but quite a challenge to score well. You lay cards in front of you to grow complete strawberry plants; roots, flowers & fruit, to score points. You also score for water features & the longest path through your little strawberry garden. The deck divides into 3; sunrise (your plants are rooting), noon (you grow flowers) and sunset (you have fruit!). The backs of the cards are also lovely, the design indicating whether the cards are sunrise, noon or sunset. For 2 players (we have only played as a couple) you only use half the deck - so we can play 2 games back to back using the 2 halves of the deck. Overall this wee game feels wholesome & good. Thought & care went into the design; the detail in the artwork is a joy, the game is quick & engaging. I'm a botanist & we grow strawberries on our allotment. The game suits me very well indeed. A perfect gift for any gardener. Very happy that I bought it. 5 stars

A new classic in our games collection. This game is easy to understand, quick, and delightful. It has whimsical charm with the cards and is overall very peaceful. We play it after a long day when we need to wind down in my household. Absolutely worth it- I will be getting another as a gift for a friend.

Lovely relaxed game for a couple. Easy to pick up and learn.

Tiny game but interesting to play - great for 2 - ideal in lockdown!