Starving Artists
- Players: 1–4 players
- Play time: 30–60 min
- BGG rating: 6.7
About Starving Artists
There's no question: the life of an artist is hard. There’s no paycheck to paycheck to live by. What little money you do have you invest right back into paint. And without that paint, there’s no way to follow your dream. You don’t relish the idea of having to work at a desk, in front a computer, toiling away for some faceless corporate overlord. You really want to make it! Starving Artists is a game for 1-4 players. It takes about 30-60 minutes (approximately 15 minutes per player). In Starving Artists, you are a painter trying to be famous. In the game, paints are the only currency. On your turn, you can buy canvases, paint them or work for more paint. And, at the end of each round, players can put their completed paintings up for sale for more paint and food. The game ends when shortly after someone is out or someone manages to paint enough paintings: either in value or quantity. Yes, you can become famous by flooding the painting marketplace.
- Released
- 2017
- Designer
- Mike Wokasch
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Starving Artists?
Starving Artists plays with 1–4 players.
What is the best player count for Starving Artists?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Starving Artists is best with 3 players (19 votes).
How long does Starving Artists take to play?
A game of Starving Artists takes 30–60 min.
What age is Starving Artists for?
The recommended minimum age for Starving Artists is 12+.
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