Star Wars has permeated every facet of popular culture, from toys and LEGO sets to the tabletop gaming world. Surprisingly, the galaxy far, far away boasts a diverse range of board and role-playing games, offering something for every type of player. From smaller, simpler games to sprawling adventures with countless miniatures, these games capture the essence of this beloved franchise.
All the games listed below are readily available and ready to play.
The Best Star Wars Board Games
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adventures Board Game
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
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Star Wars Shatterpoint - Core Set
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Star Wars: Unlimited
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Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game
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Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Board Game
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Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side
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Star Wars: Outer Rim
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Star Wars X-Wing Second Edition
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Star Wars: Imperial Assault
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Star Wars: Rebellion
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Star Wars: Destiny
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Star Wars: Legion
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adventures Board Game
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Age Range: 12+ Players: 1-4 Playtime: 30-60 mins
Inspired by *The Mandalorian*, this cooperative board game lets players embody beloved characters like Mando and IG-11, tackling different episodes from the series. A unique action system adds strategic depth and replayability, making each playthrough a fresh adventure.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
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Age Range: 10+ Players: 2-6 Playtime: 20-30 mins
Embrace your inner villain in this fast-paced card drafting game. Players compete as iconic bounty hunters, collecting contracts and battling for supremacy in a thrilling race against time.
Star Wars Shatterpoint
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 2 Playtime: 90-120 mins
From Atomic Mass Games, *Shatterpoint* features dynamic gameplay and visually stunning 40mm miniatures, focusing on squad-based combat during the Clone Wars era. While detailed and tactical, its complexity might deter some players.
Star Wars: Unlimited
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Age Range: 12+ Players: 2+ Play Time: 20 mins
A trading card game (TCG) featuring new artwork and a unique alternating action system, *Star Wars: Unlimited* offers a fresh take on the TCG format, blending strategy with iconic Star Wars characters and vehicles.
Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game
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Age Range: 10+ Players: 2-6 Play Time: 20 mins
A simple yet engaging adaptation of the popular *Love Letter* card game, set within Jabba’s Palace. Players use cunning and bluffing to outwit their opponents in this affordable and accessible game.
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
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Age Range: 12+ Players: 2 Play Time: 30 mins
A standalone deck-building game pitting the Rebel Alliance against the Empire. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned deck-building enthusiasts, it offers strategic depth without overwhelming complexity.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Board Game
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 1-5 Play Time: 60 mins
Similar in mechanics to *Pandemic*, this game sets players against Count Dooku and his forces during the Clone Wars. Multiple scenarios offer high replayability.
Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side
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Age Range: 10+ Players: 2-4 Play Time: 20 mins per player
An expansion on the popular *Disney Villainous*, this game lets players take on the roles of iconic Star Wars villains, each with their own unique objectives and challenges.
Star Wars: Outer Rim
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 1-4 Play Time: 3-4 hrs
A strategic game focusing on the lives of smugglers and villains operating on the galaxy's edge, offering a unique narrative experience with replayable missions and character development.
Star Wars X-Wing (2nd Edition)
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 2 Play Time: 45 mins
A fast-paced tactical space combat game featuring pre-painted miniatures. The second edition streamlines the rules and adds new mechanics, offering a refined and engaging experience.
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 1-5 Play Time: 1-2 hrs
A blend of dungeon crawler and miniatures game, *Imperial Assault* offers both skirmish battles and a campaign mode, allowing for extensive replayability and narrative immersion.
Star Wars: Rebellion
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 2-4 Play Time: 3-4 hrs
A grand strategy game recreating the galactic conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire, offering a deep and engaging strategic experience.
Star Wars: Destiny
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Age Range: 10+ Players: 2 Play Time: 30 mins
A collectible card game (CCG) with a unique dice-rolling mechanic, *Star Wars: Destiny* combines deck-building with tactical combat, offering a fast-paced and exciting experience.
Star Wars: Legion
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Age Range: 14+ Players: 2 Play Time: 3 hrs
A miniatures game focusing on ground combat, *Star Wars: Legion* features detailed miniatures and a strategic activation system, creating immersive and challenging battles.
Star Wars Board Game FAQ
What is a miniatures game, and how do the various Star Wars ones differ?
Miniatures games use high-quality figures, often requiring painting and customization. Gameplay typically occurs on an open table with terrain, measuring distances for movement. Star Wars offers several miniatures games: *X-Wing* (space combat, pre-painted), *Armada* (fleet combat, pre-painted, more expensive), *Shatterpoint* (smaller-scale ground combat, unpainted, complex), and *Legion* (larger-scale ground combat, unpainted).
