last update 13.11.2025 6:22
 
Introduction Online Articles Download Section Links About
What's a CCG?
What's Netrunner?
How To Start?
Rules Of Play
What's Cyberpunk?
 
 
 
     
 

How to start?

1. Get some cards

  • one double starter (60 cards for each runner and corp) is perfectly fine to start playing
  • you can add a few boosters (1-3) to compensate an unlikely shortage of certain card types, but this is optional
  • if you can't find new cards (likely because the game is out of stock), used starters are as good for playing as new ones
  • players already owning or aiming at a complete set of cards usually have lots of excess doubles, especially vitals and commons, to give away for very little money or even for free; just make sure you get a solid mixture of different cards and card types as explained before

2. Learn the rules

  • each Starter includes a rulebook including a sample game turn
  • if no original rulebook is available, read the online rules on this site
  • the best and easiest way is, of course, to learn the rules from an existing Netrunner player, if available
  • further rules clarifications and FAQ answers can be found in the download section

3. Find other players

  • not very easy, since the game is out of stock and without official support
  • not even the internet provides a large players network or online playability anymore
  • the best way is to recrute one or more of your usual gaming friends, or to run a demo session at the local gaming store

4. Play the game

  • enjoy!

5. Read some articles

  • read through the online articles on this website or follow some external links to find lots of beginners' guidelines for deck construction and gameplay as well as a massive archive of ideas for card combinations, deck strategies and playing styles